1+, 2 masculine singularעֲבַ֑דְתְּ(K§ 13, 2)Daniel 4:32; 1singularעַבְדֵֿתDaniel 3:15;Daniel 6:23, 3masculine pluralעֲבַ֫דוּEzra 6:13+;Imperfect2masculine pluralתַּעְבְּדוּן(Baer K§ 38. 1. b);תַּעַבְד 1+, 2 masculine singularעֲבַ֑דְתְּ(K§ 13, 2)Daniel 4:32; 1singularעַבְדֵֿתDaniel 3:15;Daniel 6:23, 3masculine pluralעֲבַ֫דוּEzra 6:13+;Imperfect2masculine pluralתַּעְבְּדוּן(Baer K§ 38. 1. b);תַּעַבְד

“pray for the lives of the king and his sons” (Ezra 6:10).2. Corporate identity: “one of the exiles from Judah” (Daniel 6:13); lit. “one of the sons of the captivity,” underscoring solidarity among re “pray for the lives of the king and his sons” (Ezra 6:10).2. Corporate identity: “one of the exiles from Judah” (Daniel 6:13); lit. “one of the sons of the captivity,” underscoring solidarity among re

28). From that moment the term embraces both national and spiritual dimensions: a chosen nation (Exodus 19:5-6) and a gathered assembly for worship (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Even after exile, Scripture con 28). From that moment the term embraces both national and spiritual dimensions: a chosen nation (Exodus 19:5-6) and a gathered assembly for worship (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Even after exile, Scripture con

9– Imperial treasurers must supply animals and provisions “as requested by the priests in Jerusalem” so that sacrifices continue “daily without fail.”•Ezra 6:16– “The Israelites, including the priests 9– Imperial treasurers must supply animals and provisions “as requested by the priests in Jerusalem” so that sacrifices continue “daily without fail.”•Ezra 6:16– “The Israelites, including the priests

34). His descendants formed the tribe set apart for sacred service. By Ezra’s day the term “the Levites” had ceased to be merely genealogical; it denoted a recognized order of ministers attached to th 34). His descendants formed the tribe set apart for sacred service. By Ezra’s day the term “the Levites” had ceased to be merely genealogical; it denoted a recognized order of ministers attached to th

9, 4:10 (twice), 4:17 (twice), 6:16, 7:18, 7:20 – eight occurrences in the post-exilic narratives•Daniel 2:18; 7:7; 7:12; 7:19 – four occurrences in the court tales and visionsEzra: The Restored Commu 9, 4:10 (twice), 4:17 (twice), 6:16, 7:18, 7:20 – eight occurrences in the post-exilic narratives•Daniel 2:18; 7:7; 7:12; 7:19 – four occurrences in the court tales and visionsEzra: The Restored Commu

“pray for the lives of the king and his sons” (Ezra 6:10).2. Corporate identity: “one of the exiles from Judah” (Daniel 6:13); lit. “one of the sons of the captivity,” underscoring solidarity among re “pray for the lives of the king and his sons” (Ezra 6:10).2. Corporate identity: “one of the exiles from Judah” (Daniel 6:13); lit. “one of the sons of the captivity,” underscoring solidarity among re

16;Daniel 2:25;Daniel 5:13;Daniel 6:14(compare Biblical Hebrewגּוֺלָה).Topical LexiconOverviewגָּלוּת (galuth) denotes the state of being carried away from one’s homeland and living under foreign domi 16;Daniel 2:25;Daniel 5:13;Daniel 6:14(compare Biblical Hebrewגּוֺלָה).Topical LexiconOverviewגָּלוּת (galuth) denotes the state of being carried away from one’s homeland and living under foreign domi

2.Daniel 3:3; templeEzra 6:16. Ezra 16:17.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe Aramaic word חֲנֻכָּא denotes a formal act of dedication or consecration, the public setting apart of a structure or ob 2.Daniel 3:3; templeEzra 6:16. Ezra 16:17.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe Aramaic word חֲנֻכָּא denotes a formal act of dedication or consecration, the public setting apart of a structure or ob

“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

28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7: 28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7:

27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108 27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108

Ezra 6:16The single occurrence of חֶדְוָה in the Old Testament lies at the climactic moment when the returning exiles “celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy” (Ezra 6:16). The word thu Ezra 6:16The single occurrence of חֶדְוָה in the Old Testament lies at the climactic moment when the returning exiles “celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy” (Ezra 6:16). The word thu