Daniel 4:27
"Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee,.... Since this is the true interpretation of the dream, and such evils are like to befall thee according to it, permit me, though thou art a king, and I am thy minister or servant, to give thee some advice; and let it be taken in good part, as done with a good design, and a hearty concern for thy welfare: and break off thy sins by righteousness; this advice carries in it a

tacit charge of sins, and a reproof for them; which shows the faithfulness of Daniel: these sins probably, besides pride, intemperance, luxury, and uncleanness, were tyranny, rapine, violence, and oppression of his subjects, to which righteousness is opposed; and by which, that is, by a course and series of righteous living, by administering public justice, and giving to everyone their due, he is advised to break off his sinful course of life; to break off the yoke of his sins upon his neck; to cease from doing evil, and to learn to do well: and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; to his poor subjects, and especially to the poor captives the Jews, Daniel might chiefly bear upon his mind, whom the king had ill used, shown no compassion to, and had greatly distressed; but is now counselled to relieve their wants, and give generously to them out of the vast treasures he was master of: if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity; peace or prosperity; perhaps by such a conduct there may be a reprieve for a while, the evil portended and threatened by this dream may be deferred for a time; and though the decree of the most High cannot be altered, yet the execution of it may be protracted, and prosperity be lengthened out. Daniel could not assure the king of this; but as there was a possibility, and even a probability of it, as in the case of Nineveh, and others, whose ruin was threatened, and yet upon repentance was prolonged; it was highly advisable to try the experiment, and make use of such a conduct, in hope of it; and the rather, since the humiliation of princes, and their reformation, though but external, is observed by the Lord, as in the case of Ahab. Aben Ezra, Jacchiades, and Ben Melech, render it, "if it may be an healing of thine error"; that is, the pardon of thy sins, that they may be forgiven thee; see Act 8:22 .

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (17 words)

H6032 עֲנָה
Definition:

covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch

Possible Meanings:
  • answer (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H0560 אֲמַר
Definition:

12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul 12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
H1668 דָּא
Definition:

Zinjirli Têma, Cappadocian, Egyptian Aramaicזא, Nabataeanדא, Palmyreneדה(Lzb264: Eph. i. 323Cooke26),ᵑ7דא: see further below Biblical Hebrewזֶה. The corresponding masculine isדְּנָה); —this,Daniel 4:2 Zinjirli Têma, Cappadocian, Egyptian Aramaicזא, Nabataeanדא, Palmyreneדה(Lzb264: Eph. i. 323Cooke26),ᵑ7דא: see further below Biblical Hebrewזֶה. The corresponding masculine isדְּנָה); —this,Daniel 4:2

H1932 הוּא
Definition:

21וְהוּא מְהַשְׁנֵא ֗֗֗andhe willchange, etc.,Daniel 2:22;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 7:7,24;Ezra 5:8;Daniel 2:32הוּא צַלְמָאthatimage (nom. pend. ['hanging' noun clause]);Daniel 4:19אַנְתָּה הוּאth 21וְהוּא מְהַשְׁנֵא ֗֗֗andhe willchange, etc.,Daniel 2:22;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 7:7,24;Ezra 5:8;Daniel 2:32הוּא צַלְמָאthatimage (nom. pend. ['hanging' noun clause]);Daniel 4:19אַנְתָּה הוּאth

Possible Meanings:
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (semantic_range)
H0895 בַּבֶל
Definition:

9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting 9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting

H7229 רַב
Definition:

31+, constructDaniel 2:14+; emphatic masculineרַבָּאEzra 4:10+; feminineרַבְּתָאDaniel 4:27; masculine plural redupl.רַבְרְבִין(K§ 59, 4)Daniel 3:33, feminine pluralבָן-Daniel 2:48+, emphaticָ֯ תָאDan 31+, constructDaniel 2:14+; emphatic masculineרַבָּאEzra 4:10+; feminineרַבְּתָאDaniel 4:27; masculine plural redupl.רַבְרְבִין(K§ 59, 4)Daniel 3:33, feminine pluralבָן-Daniel 2:48+, emphaticָ֯ תָאDan

Possible Meanings:
  • great (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H0576 אֲנָא
Definition:

8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א 8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א

Possible Meanings:
  • ah (semantic_range)
  • now! (semantic_range)
  • we (semantic_range)
  • beseech thee! (semantic_range)
H1124 בְּנָא
Definition:

11; 1singular suffixבֶּנַיְתַהּDaniel 4:27;Imperfect3masculine pluralיִבְנוֺןEzra 6:7;InfinitiveלְמִבְנֵאEzra 5:2+,לְמִבְבְיָהEzra 5:9(readלְמִבְנֵאM§ 64 uor <לְמִבְנֵה, so S-CA 8. 64),לִבְּנֵא(readלְ 11; 1singular suffixבֶּנַיְתַהּDaniel 4:27;Imperfect3masculine pluralיִבְנוֺןEzra 6:7;InfinitiveלְמִבְנֵאEzra 5:2+,לְמִבְבְיָהEzra 5:9(readלְמִבְנֵאM§ 64 uor <לְמִבְנֵה, so S-CA 8. 64),לִבְּנֵא(readלְ

H1005 בּיִת
Definition:

“Enter the ark, you and all your household” (Genesis 7:1). Deliverance involved an entire בּיִת, underscoring that salvation in Scripture regularly addresses families, not only individuals. InGenesis “Enter the ark, you and all your household” (Genesis 7:1). Deliverance involved an entire בּיִת, underscoring that salvation in Scripture regularly addresses families, not only individuals. InGenesis

Possible Meanings:
  • lodge (semantic_range)
  • pass the night (semantic_range)
H4437 מַלְכוּ
Definition:

39+; constructמַלְכוּתEzra 4:24+; emphaticתָא-Daniel 2:37+,תָה-Daniel 2:44; suffixתִי-Daniel 4:15+,הֵתּ-Daniel 3:33+,תָךְ-Daniel 4:23+; plural constructמַלְכְוָתDaniel 7:27; emphaticוָתָא-Daniel 2:44; 39+; constructמַלְכוּתEzra 4:24+; emphaticתָא-Daniel 2:37+,תָה-Daniel 2:44; suffixתִי-Daniel 4:15+,הֵתּ-Daniel 3:33+,תָךְ-Daniel 4:23+; plural constructמַלְכְוָתDaniel 7:27; emphaticוָתָא-Daniel 2:44;

Possible Meanings:
  • royalty (semantic_range)
  • reign (semantic_range)
  • kingdom (semantic_range)
H8632 תְּקֹף
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding totoqeph; power -- might, strength.see HEBREWtoqephBrown-Driver-Briggsתְּקָףnoun [masculine]might; — constructחִסְנִי׳בִּתDaniel 4:27, of king.[תְּקֹף]noun [masculine]id; — emp (Aramaic) corresponding totoqeph; power -- might, strength.see HEBREWtoqephBrown-Driver-Briggsתְּקָףnoun [masculine]might; — constructחִסְנִי׳בִּתDaniel 4:27, of king.[תְּקֹף]noun [masculine]id; — emp

H2632 חֵסֶן
Definition:

37; suffixחִסְנִיDaniel 4:27.Topical LexiconDefinition and Conceptחֵסֶן (chesen) denotes amassed resources—material wealth, strategic strength, or consolidated power. It conveys the idea of that which 37; suffixחִסְנִיDaniel 4:27.Topical LexiconDefinition and Conceptחֵסֶן (chesen) denotes amassed resources—material wealth, strategic strength, or consolidated power. It conveys the idea of that which

H3367 יְקָר
Definition:

6). The term frames the rewards structure of ancient courts: privilege, recognition, and status flowing from the throne. InDaniel 2:37the prophet affirms that such honor is not self-generated: “The Go 6). The term frames the rewards structure of ancient courts: privilege, recognition, and status flowing from the throne. InDaniel 2:37the prophet affirms that such honor is not self-generated: “The Go

Possible Meanings:
  • honour (semantic_range)
H1923 הֲדַר
Definition:

18; suffixהַדְרִיDaniel 4:27;Daniel 4:33(where Behrm plausibly (after Theod.)הַדְרֵת[ᵑ7הֲדַרreturn]).Topical LexiconMeaning and ScopeHadar denotes visible magnificence, royal dignity, and the public d 18; suffixהַדְרִיDaniel 4:27;Daniel 4:33(where Behrm plausibly (after Theod.)הַדְרֵת[ᵑ7הֲדַרreturn]).Topical LexiconMeaning and ScopeHadar denotes visible magnificence, royal dignity, and the public d

Possible Meanings:
  • honour (semantic_range)
  • majesty (semantic_range)

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