Daniel 6:20
"And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?"

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel,.... Expressing grief and sorrow his heart was full of; it was rather like howling than speaking; thus he cried before he saw Daniel, or heard him speak: when he was near to the den (k), as

it may be rendered; and he was between hope and fear about Daniel's safety; when within sight of the den, and hearing of Daniel, should he be alive to speak: but when he came nearer and saw him, then the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God; art thou alive? this is a plain case, that the God whom thou servest is the living God, since he has saved thee; and that thou art a true and faithful servant of his, seeing he has wrought such deliverance for thee: is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? has he made it to appear that he is able to deliver from them? has he really done the thing? he could scarcely believe for joy, being filled with amazement; for these words are not to be considered as expressive of any doubt or hesitation he had of the power of God to save him; for he had declared he had before, yea; his confidence that he would deliver him; but of his wonder and admiration at it, the thing being so extraordinary and amazing. (k) "cum appropinquasset ad foveam", Pagninus; "quumque appropinquaret ad foveam", Piscator.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (10 words)

H0116 אֲדַיִן
Definition:

the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare

Possible Meanings:
  • then (semantic_range)
  • thereupon (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)
H8238 שְׁפַרְפַר
Definition:

20.שָׁקseeשׁוק.Topical LexiconMeaning and Symbolism of DawnThe term denotes the fragile moment when night yields to day—the first glimmer that pushes back darkness. In Scripture, dawn often stands for 20.שָׁקseeשׁוק.Topical LexiconMeaning and Symbolism of DawnThe term denotes the fragile moment when night yields to day—the first glimmer that pushes back darkness. In Scripture, dawn often stands for

H6966 קוּם
Definition:

8–6:18; 7:12–26) and Daniel (2:4b–7:28). The term carries the idea of rising, standing, or being established. Because Aramaic was the diplomatic lingua franca of the Persian period, its usage sheds li 8–6:18; 7:12–26) and Daniel (2:4b–7:28). The term carries the idea of rising, standing, or being established. Because Aramaic was the diplomatic lingua franca of the Persian period, its usage sheds li

Possible Meanings:
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
H5053 נֹגַהּ
Definition:

20.Topical LexiconDefinition and OverviewStrong’s Hebrew 5053, נֹגַהּ (nogah), designates the first faint light of dawn. Its lone Old Testament occurrence marks a precise moment when darkness yields t 20.Topical LexiconDefinition and OverviewStrong’s Hebrew 5053, נֹגַהּ (nogah), designates the first faint light of dawn. Its lone Old Testament occurrence marks a precise moment when darkness yields t

Possible Meanings:
  • brightness (semantic_range)
  • daylight (semantic_range)
H0927 בְּהל
Definition:

16and 3 masculine plural suffixלֻגַּנִי-Daniel 4:2;Daniel 7:15,28 (both jussive Str§ 18 cM§ 52 a);לוּךְ-Daniel 5:10,לֻנֵּ֑ךְ-Daniel 4:16,לוּנֵהּ-Daniel 5:6.Hithpe`elhasten(so Pi`el in late Biblical He 16and 3 masculine plural suffixלֻגַּנִי-Daniel 4:2;Daniel 7:15,28 (both jussive Str§ 18 cM§ 52 a);לוּךְ-Daniel 5:10,לֻנֵּ֑ךְ-Daniel 4:16,לוּנֵהּ-Daniel 5:6.Hithpe`elhasten(so Pi`el in late Biblical He

Possible Meanings:
  • alarm (semantic_range)
  • dismay (semantic_range)
  • alarmed (semantic_range)
H1358 גֹּבּ
Definition:

8;Daniel 6:25;גּוֺבDaniel 6:13; emphaticגֻּבָּאDaniel 6:17;Daniel 6:18;Daniel 6:20;Daniel 6:21;Daniel 6:24;Daniel 6:24;Daniel 6:25.Topical LexiconTerm OverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1358 denotes a “den” or “ 8;Daniel 6:25;גּוֺבDaniel 6:13; emphaticגֻּבָּאDaniel 6:17;Daniel 6:18;Daniel 6:20;Daniel 6:21;Daniel 6:24;Daniel 6:24;Daniel 6:25.Topical LexiconTerm OverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1358 denotes a “den” or “

Possible Meanings:
  • pit (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)
H0744 אַרְיֵה
Definition:

8lion(ᵑ7id.Syriac, compare alsoאֲרִיabove) — only singular as aboveAmos 3:444t. +2 Samuel 23:20Kt (Qrאֲרִי)Lamentations 3:10(id.); —lion, literal in narrativeJudges 14:8(twice in verse);Judges 14:9;2 8lion(ᵑ7id.Syriac, compare alsoאֲרִיabove) — only singular as aboveAmos 3:444t. +2 Samuel 23:20Kt (Qrאֲרִי)Lamentations 3:10(id.); —lion, literal in narrativeJudges 14:8(twice in verse);Judges 14:9;2

H0236 אֲזַל
Definition:

23;Daniel 6:19).2. Official inspection or reporting (Ezra 5:8).3. Commissioning for sacred purposes (Ezra 5:15).4. Faith‐driven initiative in crisis (Daniel 2:17,Daniel 2:24).5. Personal anguish turne 23;Daniel 6:19).2. Official inspection or reporting (Ezra 5:8).3. Commissioning for sacred purposes (Ezra 5:15).4. Faith‐driven initiative in crisis (Daniel 2:17,Daniel 2:24).5. Personal anguish turne

Possible Meanings:
  • go (semantic_range)
  • go off (semantic_range)

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