Hebrew Word Studies (13 words)
A form ofrachuwm; Rechum, the name of a Persian and of three Israelites -- Rehum.see HEBREWrachuwmBrown-Driver-Briggsרְחוּם,רְחֻםproper name, masculine(compassion, orsoftness, Gentleness?); — post-exi A form ofrachuwm; Rechum, the name of a Persian and of three Israelites -- Rehum.see HEBREWrachuwmBrown-Driver-Briggsרְחוּם,רְחֻםproper name, masculine(compassion, orsoftness, Gentleness?); — post-exi
8,9,17 i.e.commander(AndrM 56* as translation ofPersianfram¹t¹r,commander).Topical LexiconMeaning and Backgroundבְּעֵל (beʿēl) is an Aramaic noun meaning “lord,” “master,” or “chief.” In the Persian p 8,9,17 i.e.commander(AndrM 56* as translation ofPersianfram¹t¹r,commander).Topical LexiconMeaning and Backgroundבְּעֵל (beʿēl) is an Aramaic noun meaning “lord,” “master,” or “chief.” In the Persian p
- owner (semantic_range)
21taste, judgement, command(Biblical Hebrewטַ֫עַס(late sense)); — absolute׳טDaniel 3:10+, construct׳טDaniel 5:2;Ezra 6:14,טַ֫עַס(of God, mere scribal distinction NöLCB 1896, 305Str§ 8 cKAramaismen 40) 21taste, judgement, command(Biblical Hebrewטַ֫עַס(late sense)); — absolute׳טDaniel 3:10+, construct׳טDaniel 5:2;Ezra 6:14,טַ֫עַס(of God, mere scribal distinction NöLCB 1896, 305Str§ 8 cKAramaismen 40)
- judgment (semantic_range)
Ezra 4:8,9,17,23 (AndrM 86 *conjectures Old Iranian caritativeששמי, conformed toשׁמשׁ, compare Scheft92, who, however, prefers Old Baktriansim¢zhi = sima¢zhi, proper name).שֵׁןseeשׁנן. belowTopical Le Ezra 4:8,9,17,23 (AndrM 86 *conjectures Old Iranian caritativeששמי, conformed toשׁמשׁ, compare Scheft92, who, however, prefers Old Baktriansim¢zhi = sima¢zhi, proper name).שֵׁןseeשׁנן. belowTopical Le
(Aramaic) from the same ascphar; a scribe (secular or sacred) -- scribe.see HEBREWcpharBrown-Driver-Briggs[סָפֵר]noun masculinesecretary, scribe(ᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrewסֹפֵר); — emphaticסָֽפְרָאthe (Aramaic) from the same ascphar; a scribe (secular or sacred) -- scribe.see HEBREWcpharBrown-Driver-Briggs[סָפֵר]noun masculinesecretary, scribe(ᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrewסֹפֵר); — emphaticסָֽפְרָאthe
82.Ezra 5:73.Ezra 5:104.Ezra 6:25.Daniel 5:56.Daniel 5:5(second instance in the verse, specifying the act of writing)7.Daniel 6:258.Daniel 7:1Each text falls within the post-exilic or exilic period, w 82.Ezra 5:73.Ezra 5:104.Ezra 6:25.Daniel 5:56.Daniel 5:5(second instance in the verse, specifying the act of writing)7.Daniel 6:258.Daniel 7:1Each text falls within the post-exilic or exilic period, w
8(van d. H.רָא-); emphaticאִגַּרְתָּאEzra 4:11;Ezra 5:6.Topical LexiconDefinition in ContextThe word אִגְּרָא denotes a formal written letter or dispatch produced for civic or governmental purposes. I 8(van d. H.רָא-); emphaticאִגַּרְתָּאEzra 4:11;Ezra 5:6.Topical LexiconDefinition in ContextThe word אִגְּרָא denotes a formal written letter or dispatch produced for civic or governmental purposes. I
- letter-missive (semantic_range)
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)
126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr 126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr
- upon (semantic_range)
- over (semantic_range)
- on account of (semantic_range)
- above (semantic_range)
- to (semantic_range)
2,3;Daniel 6:11;Ezra 4:8,12 20t. Ezra.Topical LexiconOverviewJerusalem (יְרוּשֶׁלֵם) designates the ancient capital chosen by God to house His name, embody His covenantal presence, and foreshadow His 2,3;Daniel 6:11;Ezra 4:8,12 20t. Ezra.Topical LexiconOverviewJerusalem (יְרוּשֶׁלֵם) designates the ancient capital chosen by God to house His name, embody His covenantal presence, and foreshadow His
Or Artachshasht {ar-takh- shasht'}; or by permutation Artachshactu {ar-takh-shast'}; of foreign origin; Artachshasta (or Artaxerxes), a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings -- Artaxerxes. Or Artachshasht {ar-takh- shasht'}; or by permutation Artachshactu {ar-takh-shast'}; of foreign origin; Artachshasta (or Artaxerxes), a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings -- Artaxerxes.
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
- counsel (semantic_range)
- advice (semantic_range)
NöGGA, 1884, 1021Marti and others fromכֵּן+ indefiniteמָא,so somewhat, ungefähr so:see older improbable view (as we should say, fromכְּandנֵימָא=נֵאמַר, compare Talmudיֵימָאforיֵימַר) in Thes652): ref NöGGA, 1884, 1021Marti and others fromכֵּן+ indefiniteמָא,so somewhat, ungefähr so:see older improbable view (as we should say, fromכְּandנֵימָא=נֵאמַר, compare Talmudיֵימָאforיֵימַר) in Thes652): ref
- accordingly (semantic_range)
- as follows (semantic_range)
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort. This means the same letter as before; which, according to Jarchi,
was sent in the name of Mithredath Tabeel and his company, was endited by Rehum, master of words or sense, and written by Shimshai the scribe, whom he makes to be a son of Haman (i); but it was written rather in all their names. (i) So Midrash Esther, fol. 85. 3.