Daniel 2:39 — Word Study
WLCוּבָתְרָ֗ךְ תְּק֛וּם מַלְכ֥וּ אָחֳרִ֖י אֲרַ֣עא מִנָּ֑ךְ וּמַלְכ֨וּ תְלִיתָאָ֤ה אָחֳרִי֙ דִּ֣י נְחָשָׁ֔א דִּ֥י תִשְׁלַ֖ט בְּכָל־ אַרְעָֽא׃
BSABut after youʼăthar [following, subsequent to] there will ariseqûwm [be established, come to power] anotherʼochŏrîy [different, separate] kingdommalkûw [realm, domain] inferiorʼăraʻ [lower, less powerful] to yoursmin [your rule, your dominion] Next, aʼochŏrîy thirdtᵉlîythay kingdommalkûw one ofdîy [made of, characterized by] bronzenᵉchâsh [copper alloy, strong and durable] will ruleshᵉlêṭ [govern, have control] the wholekôl earthʼăraʻ [the world, the land]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבָתְרָ֗ךְ | and after you | Conjunction, noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| תְּק֛וּם | it will arise | Verb, Qal, imperfect second person masculine singular |
| מַלְכ֥וּ | a kingdom | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| אָחֳרִ֖י | another | Adj |
| אֲרַ֣עא | earthward | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| מִנָּ֑ךְ | more than you | Preposition, suffix |
| וּמַלְכ֨וּ | and a kingdom | Conjunction, noun common both singular absolute |
| תְלִיתָאָ֤ה | third | Adj |
| אָחֳרִי֙ | another | Adj |
| דִּ֣י | of | Conjunction |
| נְחָשָׁ֔א | bronze the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| דִּ֥י | which | Conjunction |
| תִשְׁלַ֖ט | it will rule | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| בְּכָל־ | over all | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| אַרְעָֽא׃ | earth the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
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| BSB | But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth. |
| KJV | And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. |
| ASV | And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. |
| YLT | And after thee doth rise up another kingdom lower than those, and another third kingdom of brass, that doth rule overall the earth. |
| WEB | “After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to you; and another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth. |
| BBE | And after you another kingdom, lower than you, will come to power; and a third kingdom, of brass, ruling over all the earth. |
Translations agree here without significant differences.
The sentence is structured around the main clause followed by additional descriptive phrases.
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Deep Study — Daniel 2:39
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Context — The Interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's Dreamgenerated
Daniel 2:39 reveals a prophetic message concerning the succession of kingdoms that will arise after Babylon. This passage is part of Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, where he describes the head of gold representing Babylon and foretells the emergence of inferior kingdoms that will follow, leading to a third kingdom characterized by bronze. The context emphasizes God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of empires, illustrating His control over history.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 2:32 | The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, |
| 2 | Daniel 5:28–31 | PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.” |
| 3 | Daniel 7:5 | Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’ |
| 4 | Daniel 8:3–4 | Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a ram with two horns standing beside the canal. The horns were long, but one was longer than the other, and the longer one grew up later. |
| 5 | Daniel 11:2 | Now then, I will tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. By the power of his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 13 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תְּק֛וּם, te.Kumgenerated
The verb תְּק֛וּם (te.Kum) comes from the root קוּם (qum), meaning 'to stand' or 'to arise.' It is used here in the imperfect tense, indicating a future action — specifically, the establishment of a new kingdom.
This word conveys the idea of something being set up or coming into power, which aligns with the prophetic nature of the passage. The use of this verb underscores the certainty of the rise of the subsequent kingdom after Babylon.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains two main verbs: תְּק֛וּם (it will arise) and תִשְׁלַ֖ט (it will rule), which govern the clauses that describe the kingdoms. The structure emphasizes the prophetic sequence of events.
The sentence flows from the identification of the first kingdom to the description of the subsequent kingdoms, highlighting the diminishing power of each as they are introduced.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, תְּק֛וּם is rendered as ἀναστήσεται (anastēsetai), meaning 'will arise.' This choice emphasizes the action of coming into existence, aligning closely with the Hebrew meaning.
The translation reflects the same prophetic intent, indicating the establishment of a new kingdom that follows the previous one.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 2:39 tells us that after the Babylonian kingdom, another kingdom will arise that is less powerful. Following that, a third kingdom made of bronze will rule over the entire earth. This passage highlights the succession of kingdoms and their diminishing strength.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It refers to the Medo-Persian Empire, which succeeded Babylon and was less powerful than it.
The bronze symbolizes strength and durability, indicating a powerful yet inferior kingdom compared to Babylon.
It illustrates God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of nations, emphasizing that He determines the course of history.
It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly powers and the ultimate authority of God over all kingdoms.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the succession of kingdoms in Daniel help me trust in God's sovereignty today?
- What does it mean for me to recognize that earthly powers are temporary?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons from these kingdoms to my own life and decisions?
- How can I remain faithful to God's kingdom in a world where earthly kingdoms rise and fall?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church father Jerome comments on this verse, interpreting it in the context of the empires that follow Babylon.
Verse 39. "And after thee there shall arise another empire inferior to thee, made of silver." (The Vulgate LXX does not include "made of silver.") That is to say, the empire of the Medes and Persians, which bears a resemblance to silver,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 2 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 2:39 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee,.... This is the kingdom of the Medes and Persians, signified by the breasts and arms of silver, an inferior metal to gold; this rose up,
Read John Gill on Daniel 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. After thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 2 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleAnother kingdom inferior to thee; this was that of the Medes and Persians, inferior in time and succession; in duration, it lasted not half so long as the Assyrian; and in prosperity and tranquillity, for the Persian was fuller of trouble; yet was this wonderfully rich and large for a time, : this was the breast and arms of silver. Another third kingdom of brass; this was the Grecian monarchy, under Alexander the Great, who conquered the former, called "the city," because given so much to luxury; brass, because coarser than the other, and their armour was chiefly brass, calkocitonev. Which shall bear rule over all the earth; therefore this is also called a universal monarchy; for Alexander…
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 2 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 2:39 And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.Ver. 39. And after thee shall arise another kingdom,] viz., That of the Persians, fitly set forth by silver, for their exceeding great wealth mentioned by many heathen authors. The two silver arms are the Medes and Persians, meeting both in Cyrus, as the two arms do in the breast; Cyrus also, by his great strength and much bodily labour all his life long, got this other empire. Inferior to thee,] sc., In fame and felicity. Chald., Humilius; quia durius et minus tolerabile, saith one. And another kingdom of brass.] This is the third monarchy…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(39) Another kingdom.—These words make it clear that by “the king” in the last verse “kingdom” was meant; or, in other words, Nebuchadnezzar was identified with his kingdom (comp. Daniel 7:5; Daniel 8:3; Daniel 8:20). The second kingdom is the Medo-Persian (as appears more fully below, Exc. E). The inferiority is to be found in the divided character of that empire, as compared with the massive solidity of its predecessor. This is signified in the image, partly by the inferiority of the metal, silver instead of gold, and partly by the symbol of division, the two breasts opposed to the one head. It must not be forgotten that in other respects, such as extent of territory and duration of…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 2 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges39. The second and third kingdoms are, in all probability, the Median and the Persian. The home of the Medes was in the mountainous country N. and N.E. of Babylon, and S.W. of the Caspian Sea; they are often mentioned in the Assyrian inscriptions from the 8th cent. b.c.; but they were first consolidated into an important power by Cyaxares, b.c. 624–584, during whose reign, in 607, they were the chief instruments in bringing about the destruction of Nineveh. Cyaxares was succeeded by Astyages, whose soldiers deserted en masse to Cyrus (b.c. 549); and the empire of the Medes thus passed into the hands of the Persians. Their name was however long remembered; for the Greeks regularly spoke of…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 2 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAnd after thee - This must mean “subsequently” to the reign, but it does not mean that the kingdom here referred to would “immediately” succeed his own reign, for that would not be true.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 2 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible39. Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom shall be followed by a silver kingdom, inferior (or, literally, lower down; that is, nearer the ground) to that of the golden head, and it, in turn, by a brazen kingdom,
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Daniel 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth.
“After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to you; and another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth.
But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth.
Now after you another kingdom will arise, one inferior to yours. Then a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule in all the earth.
Tyndale line
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
And after thee shall rise another kingdome, inferiour to thee, of siluer, and another third kingdome shalbe of brasse, which shall beare rule ouer all the earth.
Strictly literal
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; then another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
And after thee doth rise up another kingdom lower than those, and another third kingdom of brass, that doth rule overall the earth.
And after you another kingdom arises lower than those, and another third kingdom of bronze, that rules over all the earth.
And after thee there will arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of copper, which will bear rule over all the earth.
After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to you, and yet a third kingdom of bronze will rule over all the earth.
From the Latin
And after thee shall rise up another kingdom, inferior to thee, of silver: and another third kingdom of brass, which shall rule over all the world.
Simplified
But after you another kingdom will rise that is inferior to your kingdom and will replace yours. After that a third kingdom that is bronze will rise and rule over the whole world.
And after you another kingdom, lower than you, will come to power; and a third kingdom, of brass, ruling over all the earth.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their representation of this verse, with only minor differences in word order and phrasing. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain partial restorations, but the essential content aligns with the Masoretic Text.
וּבָתְרָ֗ךְ תְּק֛וּם מַלְכ֥וּ אָחֳרִ֖י אֲרַ֣עא מִנָּ֑ךְ וּמַלְכ֨וּ תְלִיתָאָ֤ה אָחֳרִי֙ דִּ֣י נְחָשָׁ֔א דִּ֥י תִשְׁלַ֖ט בְּכָל־ אַרְעָֽא׃
12 of the 15 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[ובתר׳ך] תקום מלכו אחרי [ארע] [א] [מנ׳ך] [ומלכו] [תליתיא] [אחרי] [די] [נחש] [א] [די] [תשלט] [בכל] [ארע] [א]
nothing on the leather here — 3 partly restored, 15 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Daniel 2:39
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אֲתַר (athar) primarily means 'place' and can also function adverbially to indicate 'after.' It is derived from a root related to another Hebrew word. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to location.
אֲתַר n.m. place
base
H870 אֲתַר
870 'athar ath-ar'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of 871; a place;
(adverb) after:--after, place.
see HEBREW for 0871
אֲתַר (a.tar) — place.
track, place
Adj | N-ms | Suff — Conjunction · noun common both singular construct · suffixAC/Ncbsc/Sp2ms
קוּם (qum) means to rise or stand, and encompasses a range of actions such as establishing, appointing, and enduring. It can denote both physical rising and figurative actions like coming on the scene or being made to stand. The entries reflect various grammatical forms, including P'al, Pael, Aphel, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
[קוּם] vb. arise, stand
Pe.
lit. arise
fig. = come on the scene of history
arise (out of inaction), and build
stand
Pa. set up, establish an ordinance
Haph.
set up
lift up one side
establish
appoint
Hoph. be made to stand
base
H6966 קוּם
6966 quwm koom
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6965:--appoint, establish, make,
raise up self, (a-)rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up).
see HEBREW for 06965
קוּם (qum) — to stand: rise.
: rise/get_going
1) to arise, stand
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to arise from
1a2) to come on the scene (fig)
1a3) to arise (out of inaction)
1a4) to stand
1a5) to endure
1b) (Pael) to set up, establish
1c) (Aphel)
1c1) to set up
1c2) to lift up
1c3) to establish
1c4) to appoint
1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand
קוּם (qum) — to stand: raise.
: raise
1) to arise, stand
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to arise from
1a2) to come on the scene (fig)
1a3) to arise (out of inaction)
1a4) to stand
1a5) to endure
1b) (Pael) to set up, establish
1c) (Aphel)
1c1) to set up
1c2) to lift up
1c3) to establish
1c4) to appoint
1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand
קוּם (qum) — to stand: establish.
: establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix
1) to arise, stand
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to arise from
1a2) to come on the scene (fig)
1a3) to arise (out of inaction)
1a4) to stand
1a5) to endure
1b) (Pael) to set up, establish
1c) (Aphel)
Adj — Verb · Qal · imperfect second person masculine singularAVqi2ms
מַלְכוּ (malkuw) refers to concepts of royalty and dominion, encompassing meanings like kingdom, reign, and kingly authority. It is used in both abstract and concrete contexts, indicating a realm or territory as well. The entries do not present any significant disagreement.
מַלְכוּ n.f. royalty, reign, kingdom
base
H4437 מַלְכוּ
4437 malkuw mal-koo'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4438; dominion (abstractly or
concretely):--kingdom, kingly, realm, reign.
see HEBREW for 04438
מַלְכוּ (mal.khu) — kingdom.
1) royalty, reign, kingdom
1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority
1b) kingdom
1c) realm (of territory)
1d) reign (of time)
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
אׇחֳרָן (ochoriy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'another' or 'other.' It derives from the root of אַחֵר (acher), which also means 'another.' The entries consistently define it in this way, with no noted disagreements.
אׇחֳרָן adj.m. another
base
H317 אׇחֳרָן
317 'ochoriy okh-or-ee'
(Aramaic) from 311; other:--(an-)other.
see HEBREW for 0311
אׇחֳרִי (o.cho.ri) — another.
other, another
Aramaic of a.cher (אַחֵר "another" H0312)
Adj — AdjAAabsa
אֲרַע (ara) refers to the earth or soil, with implications of being low or inferior. It is an Aramaic term corresponding to the Hebrew word for earth, אֶ֫רֶץ (erets). The entries suggest a range of meanings including earth, ground, and planet.
[אֲרַע] 21 n.[f.] earth
base
H772 אֲרַע
772 'ara` ar-ah'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 776; the earth; by implication
(figuratively) low:--earth, interior.
see HEBREW for 0776
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: soil.
: soil
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: inferior.
: inferior
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: planet.
: planet
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
Adj | Suff — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
מִן (min) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' and it covers a range of uses including source, reason, and comparison. It can indicate physical origin, temporal aspects, or causation. The entries agree on its various applications, with no significant disagreement noted.
מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then
base
H4481 מִן
4481 min min
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4480:--according, after, +
because, + before, by, for, from, X him, X more than, (out)
of, part, since, X these, to, upon, + when.
see HEBREW for 04480
מִן־ (min) — from.
1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than
1a) from, out of (of place)
1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source)
1c) from (of time)
1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Adj | Suff — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp2ms
מַלְכוּ (malkuw) refers to concepts of royalty and dominion, encompassing meanings like kingdom, reign, and kingly authority. It is used in both abstract and concrete contexts, indicating a realm or territory as well. The entries do not present any significant disagreement.
מַלְכוּ n.f. royalty, reign, kingdom
base
H4437 מַלְכוּ
4437 malkuw mal-koo'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4438; dominion (abstractly or
concretely):--kingdom, kingly, realm, reign.
see HEBREW for 04438
מַלְכוּ (mal.khu) — kingdom.
1) royalty, reign, kingdom
1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority
1b) kingdom
1c) realm (of territory)
1d) reign (of time)
Adj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common both singular absoluteAC/Ncbsa
תַּלְתִּי (taltiy) means 'third' in Aramaic, derived from the ordinal number for three. It appears in contexts referring to a third ruler or position, as seen in Daniel 5:7. The word also has a related form, תְּלִיתַי (telithay), which similarly denotes 'third'.
H8523a תַּלְתִּי adj. denom. as subst. third (ruler), i.e. triumvir H8523b תְּלִיתַי third
8523 tliythay tel-ee-thah'-ee
(Aramaic) or taltiy (Aramaic) {tal-tee'}; ordinal from 8532;
third:--third.
see HEBREW for 08532
תַּלְתִּי (tal.ti) — third.
third (as substantive)
Aramaic of she.li.shi (שְׁלִישִׁי "third" H7992)
תְּלִיתַי (te.li.tay) — third.
1) third
1a) third (the ordinal number)
Adj — AdjAAofsa
thurd (shelishi; tritos): Isa 19:24, "In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria," etc., brings out very distinctly the universal and missionary character of Isaiah's prophecies and of Israel's destiny (compare Eze 16:63; and see G. A. Smith, Isaiah, II, 275, 278; Watkinson, Th. Blind Spot 21 ff).
For "third hour," "third month," "third year," see CALENDAR; DAY; TIME.
אׇחֳרָן (ochoriy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'another' or 'other.' It derives from the root of אַחֵר (acher), which also means 'another.' The entries consistently define it in this way, with no noted disagreements.
אׇחֳרָן adj.m. another
base
H317 אׇחֳרָן
317 'ochoriy okh-or-ee'
(Aramaic) from 311; other:--(an-)other.
see HEBREW for 0311
אׇחֳרִי (o.cho.ri) — another.
other, another
Aramaic of a.cher (אַחֵר "another" H0312)
Adj — AdjAAabsa
דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.
דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because
base
H1768 דִּי
1768 diy dee
(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative
conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial
phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +
now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what
(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.
see HEBREW for 01668
דִּי (di) — that.
part of relation
1) who, which, that
mark of genitive
2) that of, which belongs to, that
conj
3) that, because
Adj — ConjunctionAC
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
נְחָשׁ (nechash) refers to copper or bronze. It is noted in the Brown-Driver-Briggs lexicon as a noun and is linked to the Aramaic term for bronze. The entries consistently emphasize its metallic meanings without significant disagreement.
נְחָשׁ n.m. copper, bronze
base
H5174 נְחָשׁ
5174 nchash nekh-awsh'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5154; copper:--brass.
see HEBREW for 05154
נְחָשׁ (ne.chash) — bronze.
copper, bronze
Aramaic of ne.chu.shah (נְחוּשָׁה "bronze" H5154)
Adj | Art — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.
דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because
base
H1768 דִּי
1768 diy dee
(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative
conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial
phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +
now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what
(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.
see HEBREW for 01668
דִּי (di) — that.
part of relation
1) who, which, that
mark of genitive
2) that of, which belongs to, that
conj
3) that, because
AC — ConjunctionAC
שְׁלֵט (shlet) means to have power or to rule. The entries indicate it can refer to having mastery or dominion over something, and it can also mean to make someone a ruler. The term appears in both Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic contexts.
שְׁלֵט vb. have power, rule (BH (q.v.) late)
Pe. have power upon
Haph. make ruler
base
H7981 שְׁלֵט have power, rule (BH (q.v.) late)
7981 shlet shel-ate'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7980:--have the mastery, have
power, bear rule, be (make) ruler.
see HEBREW for 07980
שְׁלֵט (she.let) — to rule.
1) to have power, rule, domineer, rule over
1a) (P'al) have power upon or over, rule, fall upon, assault, be ruler
1b) (Aphel) make ruler
Adj — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularAVqi3fs
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses meanings such as every, any, and none. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, indicating totality or completeness.
כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all
base
H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־
3606 kol kole
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3605:--all, any, + (forasmuch) as,
+ be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there
(where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole.
see HEBREW for 03605
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, whole, the whole
1a) the whole of, all
1b) every, any, none
Adj | N-ms — Preposition · noun common both singular constructAR/Ncbsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
אֲרַע (ara) refers to the earth or soil, with implications of being low or inferior. It is an Aramaic term corresponding to the Hebrew word for earth, אֶ֫רֶץ (erets). The entries suggest a range of meanings including earth, ground, and planet.
[אֲרַע] 21 n.[f.] earth
base
H772 אֲרַע
772 'ara` ar-ah'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 776; the earth; by implication
(figuratively) low:--earth, interior.
see HEBREW for 0776
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: soil.
: soil
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: inferior.
: inferior
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: planet.
: planet
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
Adj — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta