Hebrew Word Studies (21 words)
only Biblical Aramaic (? Nabataean, see CISii. 186);אֲלוּ, and Late Hebrewהֲרֵיsee! Here!AbDaniel 3:4and elsewhere, are perhaps allied),וַאֲרוּDaniel 7:2חָוֵי הֲוֵית ֗֗֗ וַאֲרוּ,Daniel 7:5;Daniel 7:6; only Biblical Aramaic (? Nabataean, see CISii. 186);אֲלוּ, and Late Hebrewהֲרֵיsee! Here!AbDaniel 3:4and elsewhere, are perhaps allied),וַאֲרוּDaniel 7:2חָוֵי הֲוֵית ֗֗֗ וַאֲרוּ,Daniel 7:5;Daniel 7:6;
- lo (semantic_range)
38) – “in whose hands He has placed mankind and the beasts of the field and the birds of the air.” Here the term highlights Adam-like authority temporarily granted to Babylon’s king.2. The royal dream 38) – “in whose hands He has placed mankind and the beasts of the field and the birds of the air.” Here the term highlights Adam-like authority temporarily granted to Babylon’s king.2. The royal dream
(Aramaic) from'achar; other -- (an-)other.see HEBREW'acharNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originfem. ofochoran, q.v.Brown-Driver-Briggsאָחֳרִיadjective feminineanother: seeאָחֳרָן. belowTopical Lexicon (Aramaic) from'achar; other -- (an-)other.see HEBREW'acharNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originfem. ofochoran, q.v.Brown-Driver-Briggsאָחֳרִיadjective feminineanother: seeאָחֳרָן. belowTopical Lexicon
- backwards (semantic_range)
5.Topical LexiconCanonical OccurrenceDaniel 7:5records the lone use of תִּנְיָן, describing “another beast, a second one, that looked like a bear” (Berean Standard Bible). The word marks the chronolog 5.Topical LexiconCanonical OccurrenceDaniel 7:5records the lone use of תִּנְיָן, describing “another beast, a second one, that looked like a bear” (Berean Standard Bible). The word marks the chronolog
25– Nebuchadnezzar, peering into the furnace, exclaims that the fourth figure “looks like a son of the gods”.2.Daniel 7:5– In Daniel’s night vision, the second beast “was like a bear”.Narrative Signif 25– Nebuchadnezzar, peering into the furnace, exclaims that the fourth figure “looks like a son of the gods”.2.Daniel 7:5– In Daniel’s night vision, the second beast “was like a bear”.Narrative Signif
- be like (semantic_range)
5, within the Aramaic portion of the book. Although the term is singular in its attestation, its placement in Daniel’s prophetic vision lends it outsized theological and historical importance.Propheti 5, within the Aramaic portion of the book. Although the term is singular in its attestation, its placement in Daniel’s prophetic vision lends it outsized theological and historical importance.Propheti
- bear (semantic_range)
5(of beast in vision).Topical LexiconEntry: Shĕṭar (Side)Definition and ScopeShĕṭar occurs only once in Scripture,Daniel 7:5, where it denotes the “side” of the second apocalyptic beast. Though a rare 5(of beast in vision).Topical LexiconEntry: Shĕṭar (Side)Definition and ScopeShĕṭar occurs only once in Scripture,Daniel 7:5, where it denotes the “side” of the second apocalyptic beast. Though a rare
8; 5:13; 6:2–3Official Persian correspondence uses חַד to stress a unique written document or the inaugural year of Cyrus, anchoring the temple-rebuilding narrative in verifiable history (“In the firs 8; 5:13; 6:2–3Official Persian correspondence uses חַד to stress a unique written document or the inaugural year of Cyrus, anchoring the temple-rebuilding narrative in verifiable history (“In the firs
- one (semantic_range)
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
- arise (semantic_range)
- arise (semantic_range)
- arise (semantic_range)
5; feminine noun omittedDaniel 7:8;Daniel 7:20;feminineתְּלָתָהbefore masculine plural noun Dan <BIBLE/CHAPTER_VERSE:Daniel 7:24; after,Daniel 3:24;Daniel 6:3;Daniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14, soאָ֯Ezra 6:4;יו 5; feminine noun omittedDaniel 7:8;Daniel 7:20;feminineתְּלָתָהbefore masculine plural noun Dan <BIBLE/CHAPTER_VERSE:Daniel 7:24; after,Daniel 3:24;Daniel 6:3;Daniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14, soאָ֯Ezra 6:4;יו
- a third part (semantic_range)
5.[עֲלָת] seeעלה. aboveTopical LexiconMeaning and ImageryThe noun depicts a literal “side,” yet within Daniel’s symbolic vision it conveys imbalance—one part elevated above the other. The picture of a 5.[עֲלָת] seeעלה. aboveTopical LexiconMeaning and ImageryThe noun depicts a literal “side,” yet within Daniel’s symbolic vision it conveys imbalance—one part elevated above the other. The picture of a
- rib (semantic_range)
31– Nebuchadnezzar’s words of self-exaltation are still “in the king’s mouth” when judgment falls: “The kingdom has departed from you.”2.Daniel 6:17– “A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of 31– Nebuchadnezzar’s words of self-exaltation are still “in the king’s mouth” when judgment falls: “The kingdom has departed from you.”2.Daniel 6:17– “A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of
what lies בֵּין is both separated from and related to the surrounding elements. The word therefore provides Scripture with a concise way to speak of boundaries, mediating spaces, and points of tension what lies בֵּין is both separated from and related to the surrounding elements. The word therefore provides Scripture with a concise way to speak of boundaries, mediating spaces, and points of tension
- between (semantic_range)
27, suffixשְׁנוֺ֫הִיDaniel 5:6(read probablyשְׁנוֺעֲלוֺהִ);Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁנֵאDaniel 7:24, 3feminine singularתִּשְׁנֵאDaniel 6:18;Daniel 7:23;Participle activefeminine singularשַׁנְיָ 27, suffixשְׁנוֺ֫הִיDaniel 5:6(read probablyשְׁנוֺעֲלוֺהִ);Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁנֵאDaniel 7:24, 3feminine singularתִּשְׁנֵאDaniel 6:18;Daniel 7:23;Participle activefeminine singularשַׁנְיָ
- tooth (semantic_range)
27, suffixשְׁנוֺ֫הִיDaniel 5:6(read probablyשְׁנוֺעֲלוֺהִ);Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁנֵאDaniel 7:24, 3feminine singularתִּשְׁנֵאDaniel 6:18;Daniel 7:23;Participle activefeminine singularשַׁנְיָ 27, suffixשְׁנוֺ֫הִיDaniel 5:6(read probablyשְׁנוֺעֲלוֺהִ);Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁנֵאDaniel 7:24, 3feminine singularתִּשְׁנֵאDaniel 6:18;Daniel 7:23;Participle activefeminine singularשַׁנְיָ
- tooth (semantic_range)
Ken (כֵּן, Aramaic “thus,” “so,” “in this manner”)Linguistic and Canonical PlacementKen occurs only eight times, all within the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel (Ezra 5:3;Ezra 6:2;Daniel 2:24;Danie Ken (כֵּן, Aramaic “thus,” “so,” “in this manner”)Linguistic and Canonical PlacementKen occurs only eight times, all within the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel (Ezra 5:3;Ezra 6:2;Daniel 2:24;Danie
- as follows (semantic_range)
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
- lamb (semantic_range)
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
- arise (semantic_range)
- arise (semantic_range)
- arise (semantic_range)
8– Court astrologers “maliciously accused” (“devoured the pieces of”) the Jews.2.Daniel 4:33– Humbled Nebuchadnezzar “ate grass like an ox.”3.Daniel 6:24– The conspirators who “had maliciously accused 8– Court astrologers “maliciously accused” (“devoured the pieces of”) the Jews.2.Daniel 4:33– Humbled Nebuchadnezzar “ate grass like an ox.”3.Daniel 6:24– The conspirators who “had maliciously accused
- eat (semantic_range)
5flesh(as devoured by beast); emphaticבְּשְׂרָאDaniel 2:11flesh= mankind,׳כָּלבֿDaniel 4:9#NAME?Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1321 בְּשַׁר functions in the Aramaic sections of Daniel as the o 5flesh(as devoured by beast); emphaticבְּשְׂרָאDaniel 2:11flesh= mankind,׳כָּלבֿDaniel 4:9#NAME?Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1321 בְּשַׁר functions in the Aramaic sections of Daniel as the o
6+, feminine pluralשֵׂגִּיאָןDaniel 2:48;Ezra 5:11; —1great, of imageDaniel 2:31(in vision), height of treeDaniel 4:7(id.); of honourDaniel 2:6.2much, fruitDaniel 4:9;Daniel 4:18, fleshDaniel 7:5; plu 6+, feminine pluralשֵׂגִּיאָןDaniel 2:48;Ezra 5:11; —1great, of imageDaniel 2:31(in vision), height of treeDaniel 4:7(id.); of honourDaniel 2:6.2much, fruitDaniel 4:9;Daniel 4:18, fleshDaniel 7:5; plu
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
And, behold, another beast, a second, like to a bear,.... Another monarchy, and which succeeded the former, and rose up upon the ruins of it, the Medo-Persian monarchy; and so the Syriac version prefixes to this verse, by way of explanation, "the kingdom of the Medes'' like to a bear, less generous and strong than the lion; more rough and uncivil, but equally cruel and voracious; which describes the Medes and Persians as a fierce and cruel people, and less polished, and more uncivilized, than the Chaldeans; and answers to the silver breasts and arms in Nebuchadnezzar's dream; see Isa
13:17 , and it raised up itself on one side; either of the lion, the first beast it destroyed; or rather on one side of itself, on the side of Persia; from whence Cyrus came, who was the principal instrument of raising this empire to the pitch it was brought unto. Some render it, "and it raised up one government" (d); one empire out of many nations and kingdoms it subdued: and it had three ribs in the mouth of it, between the teeth of it; that is, three ribs covered with flesh, which, it was devouring; the bear being very voracious, and a great flesh eater: these, according to some, signify three kings that followed Darius the Mede; Cyrus, Ahasuerus, and Darius; so Jarchi and Jacchiades; and, according to Jerom, three kingdoms, the Babylonian, Median, and Persian: but neither of these kings nor kingdoms can be said to be in its mouth, and between its teeth, as ground and devoured by it, unless the Babylonian; wherefore it is better interpreted by others, as Theodoret, the three parts of the world it conquered, westward, northward, and southward, Dan 8:4 , though it is best of all, with Sir Isaac Newton and Bishop Chandler, to understand by them Babylon, Lydia, and Egypt; which countries were ground and oppressed by the Medes and Persians, as the ribs of any creature are ground in the mouth of a bear: and they said thus unto it, arise, devour much flesh; which Jerom refers to Haman's orders to destroy the Jews in the times of Ahasuerus; but it is much better applied by others to Cyaxares or Darius sending for Cyrus to take upon him the command of his army; and to the Hyrcanians, Gobryas, and others, inviting him to avenge them on the Babylonians, promising to join and assist him, as Xenophon (e) relates: or rather this is to be interpreted of the divine will, and of the conduct of Providence by means of angels stirring up the spirit of Cyrus, and of the Medes and Persians, to attack and subdue many nations, and particularly the Babylonians, and fill themselves with their wealth and substance; hence they are styled the Lord's sanctified, whom he ordered and called to such service; see Isa 13:3 . (d) "quae dominatum unum erexit", Junius & Tremellius, Polanus; "et dominatum quendana erexit", Piscator. (e) Cyropaedia l. 1. c. 22. l. 4. c. 4, 24.