Daniel 4:27 — Word Study
WLCלָהֵ֣ן מַלְכָּ֗א מִלְכִּי֙ יִשְׁפַּ֣ר עֲלָ֔ךְ וַחֲטָאָךְ֙ בְּצִדְקָ֣ה פְרֻ֔ק וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ בְּמִחַ֣ן עֲנָ֑יִן הֵ֛ן תֶּהֱוֵ֥א אַרְכָ֖ה לִשְׁלֵוְתָֽךְ׃
BSAO kingmelek [monarch, ruler]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לָהֵ֣ן | therefore | Conjunction |
| מַלְכָּ֗א | king O | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| מִלְכִּי֙ | advice my | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| יִשְׁפַּ֣ר | let it be acceptable | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עֲלָ֔ךְ | to you | Preposition, suffix |
| וַחֲטָאָךְ֙ | and sin your | Conjunction, noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| בְּצִדְקָ֣ה | by right doing | Preposition, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| פְרֻ֔ק | break off! | Verb, Qal, imperative second person masculine singular |
| וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ | and iniquities your | Conjunction, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| בְּמִחַ֣ן | by showing mercy to | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| עֲנָ֑יִן | poor people | |
| הֵ֛ן | whether | Conjunction |
| תֶּהֱוֵ֥א | it will be | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| אַרְכָ֖ה | a prolonging | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| לִשְׁלֵוְתָֽךְ׃ | of prosperity your | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.” |
| KJV | Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. |
| ASV | Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. |
| YLT | 'Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and thy sins by righteousness break off, and thy perversity by pitying the poor, lo, it is a lengthening of thine ease. |
| WEB | Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.” |
| BBE | For this cause, O King, let my suggestion be pleasing to you, and let your sins be covered by righteousness and your evil-doing by mercy to the poor, so that the time of your well-being may be longer. |
Translations agree on the rendering of יִשְׁפַּ֣ר as be pleasing.
The main clause introduces Daniel's advice, followed by imperative phrases outlining the actions the king should take, culminating in a conditional phrase about the potential outcome.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
subjectהוּא
verbהֲ
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
7 of 15 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Daniel 4:27
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Context — Daniel's Counsel to Nebuchadnezzargenerated
Daniel 4:27 contains Daniel's urgent advice to King Nebuchadnezzar, encouraging him to abandon his sinful ways and embrace righteousness. The context reveals a warning about the consequences of pride and injustice, emphasizing the importance of mercy towards the oppressed. This counsel is critical as it directly relates to the king's fate and the wellbeing of his kingdom.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 41:33–37 | Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | Psalm 119:46 | I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. |
| 3 | Acts 24:25 | As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 5:11 | Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. |
| 5 | Job 34:31–32 | Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 25 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִשְׁפַּ֣ר, yish.Pargenerated
The verb יִשְׁפַּ֣ר (yish.par) is a Qal imperfect form, third person masculine singular, meaning 'to be acceptable' or 'to please.' It emphasizes the desire for the king's response to be favorable and aligns with the theme of seeking righteousness.
This verb is rooted in the idea of beauty and acceptability, suggesting that Daniel's counsel should resonate positively with the king. The emphasis is on the king's actions leading to a pleasing outcome, both for himself and for his people.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which translates יִשְׁפַּ֣ר as be pleasing.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יִשְׁפַּ֣ר governs the main clause, with several phrases providing additional information. The structure emphasizes the imperative nature of Daniel's advice to the king.
The sentence flows from the advice to the actions the king should take, with a clear cause-and-effect relationship established between the king's behavior and the potential outcome for his prosperity.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, יִשְׁפַּ֣ר is rendered as εἶπεν (eipen), meaning 'he said.' This choice reflects a more direct speech style, emphasizing Daniel's authoritative role in delivering the counsel.
This translation choice narrows the focus from the concept of acceptability to the act of speaking, which may suggest a different interpretative angle on the advice being given.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 4:27 gives advice to King Nebuchadnezzar, urging him to turn away from his sins and to act justly by showing mercy to those in need. Daniel suggests that if the king does this, his prosperity may be extended.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Daniel is urging the king to stop engaging in wrongful actions and to choose a path of righteousness.
Showing mercy reflects a just and compassionate leadership, which can lead to greater prosperity for the king and his kingdom.
It suggests that the king's well-being and success are tied to his moral choices and treatment of others.
The advice highlights the importance of humility, justice, and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, which are central themes in Daniel.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I show mercy to those in need in my community?
- How can I ensure that my actions reflect righteousness and justice?
- What are some personal 'sins' I need to break away from in my life?
- How does the concept of prosperity relate to my moral choices?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Jerome comments on this verse, emphasizing the importance of Daniel's counsel for the king's actions and their consequences.
Verse 27. "'Wherefore, O king, let my counsel meet with thy favor, and make up for thy sins by deeds of charity, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor.Early Church Fathers on Daniel 4 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 4:27 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee,.... Since this is the true interpretation of the dream, and such evils are like to befall thee according to it, permit me, though thou art a
Read John Gill on Daniel 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleLet my counsel be acceptable unto thee: these words Daniel adds out of his good will to the king, if perhaps it might turn away this dreadful stroke from him, and give the king some hopes of mitigation at least, as it was with Nineveh and others. Break off: the word is well translated break off, for so it properly signifies, and not redeem, as the papists would wrest it, to establish their works of satisfaction and merit; and is no more than this, cease to do evil and learn to do well, change thy course, instead of oppressing the poor show them mercy. If it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity: Daniel was not certain of pardon for him, nor did he altogether despair of it, as Peter dealt…
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 4:27 Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.Ver. 27. Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee.] Happy was Nebuchadnezzar in such a faithful counsellor at hand to advise him; more happy than his successors Cyrus and Cambyses were in Croesus, King of Lydia, who yet more enriched them by his counsel than by all the wealth they had from him. But Nebuchadnezzar was as yet uncounsellable, till God had tamed and humbled him. Break off thy sins by righteousness.] Be abrupt in the work, for delays are dangerous; cut the…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 4 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(27) Break off.—The metaphor is taken from a refractory beast casting off the yoke. (Comp. Genesis 27:40, where it is foretold that Esau’s posterity shall “break off” the yoke of Jacob.) In Chaldee the word is used for the most part in the sense of putting on one side. Daniel therefore counsels the king to rebel against his sins, such as pride, harshness, and cruelty towards his captives, and to put all these sins aside. And how can he do this in a better manner than by practising the contrary virtues? Righteousness.—In all wars of conquest many acts of injustice are perpetrated. The king is warned here to show justice or to act justly for the future. Similar counsel is given, though in…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 4 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 27. Break off thy sins by righteousness] Do justice. Thou hast been an oppressive man; show mercy to the poor, many of whom have been made such by thyself: witness the whole nation of the Jews. He was to cease from his sins-repent and bring forth fruits meet for repentance, in order that he might find mercy at the hand of God.
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges27. Daniel closes with a piece of practical advice addressed to the king. break off] R.V. marg. ‘Or, redeem’; LXX., Theod., λύτρωσαι. The word (p‘raḳ ?,) meaning properly to tear away, is common in Aram. (both Targums and Syriac) in the derived sense of tearing away from servitude, death, or danger, i.e. of redeeming (e.g. Leviticus 25:25, 2 Samuel 4:9); and occurs twice in that sense in Heb. (Lamentations 5:8, Psalms 136:24); but though sins might of course be ‘atoned for,’ or ‘expiated,’ it is doubtful whether they could be spoken of as ‘redeemed’: and hence no doubt the word is used here in its more original sense of break off (cf. in Heb. Genesis 27:40 of a yoke, Exodus 32:23-24), i.e.…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 4 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee - Daniel was permitted to see not only the fact that this calamity impended over the king, but the cause of it, and as that cause was his
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.”
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged.”
Tyndale line
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thy iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
And the King spake and sayde, Is not this great Babel, that I haue built for the house of the kingdome by the might of my power, and for the honour of my maiestie?
Strictly literal
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
'Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and thy sins by righteousness break off, and thy perversity by pitying the poor, lo, it is a lengthening of thine ease.
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and your sins by righteousness break off, and your perversity by pitying the poor, behold, it is a lengthening of your ease.”
(4:24) Therefore, O king, let my counsel be agreeable unto thee, and atone for thy sins by righteousness, and for thy iniquities by showing kindness to the poor: perhaps thy prosperity may [thereby] endure long.
Therefore, king, let my advice be acceptable to you. Stop sinning and do what is right. Turn away from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, and it may be that your prosperity will be extended.”
From the Latin
And the king answered, and said: Is not this the great Babylon, which I have built to be the seat of the kingdom, by the strength of my power, and in the glory of my excellence?
Simplified
So, Your Majesty, please take my advice. Stop sinning and do what's right. End your iniquities and be merciful to the oppressed. Maybe then things will continue to go well for you.”
For this cause, O King, let my suggestion be pleasing to you, and let your sins be covered by righteousness and your evil-doing by mercy to the poor, so that the time of your well-being may be longer.
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, with 12 of the 15 words matched. The Septuagint's wording reflects its own sentence structure, but it conveys the same essential message as the Masoretic Text.
לָהֵ֣ן מַלְכָּ֗א מִלְכִּי֙ יִשְׁפַּ֣ר עֲלָ֔ךְ וַחֲטָאָךְ֙ בְּצִדְקָ֣ה פְרֻ֔ק וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ בְּמִחַ֣ן עֲנָ֑יִן הֵ֛ן תֶּהֱוֵ֥א אַרְכָ֖ה לִשְׁלֵוְתָֽךְ׃
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.
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
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Lexicons — every word in Daniel 4:27
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.
הֵן (hen) is a conjunction meaning 'if' or 'whether,' while לָהֵן (la-hen) means 'therefore.' Both terms are rooted in Aramaic, with hen corresponding to the Hebrew word for 'look' and la-hen related to the word for 'therefore.' The entries consistently define these terms without notable disagreement.
הֵן conj. if, whether
base
לָהֵן conj. therefore
base
H2006a הֵן conj. if, whether H2006b לָהֵן conj. therefore
2006 hen hane
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2005: lo! also there(-fore), (un-
)less, whether, but, if:--(that) if, or, whether.
see HEBREW for 02005
הֵן (hen) — if.
behold, if, whether
Aramaic of hen (הֵן "look!" H2005)
לָהֵן (la.hen) — therefore.
therefore
Aramaic of la.hen (לָהֵן "therefore" H3860)
AC — ConjunctionAC
מֶ֫לֶךְ (melek) means 'king' in Hebrew and is also noted in Aramaic. The entries confirm its singular meaning related to royalty, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 178 n.m. king
base
H4430 מֶ֫לֶךְ
4430 melek meh'-lek
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4428; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04428
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
king
Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428)
§ 1) king
Adj | Art — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
[מְלֵךְ] n.m. counsel, advice;—sf. Dn 4:24
ref
H4431 מְלֵךְ, מְלַךְ
4431 mlak mel-ak'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 4427 in the sense of
consultation: advice:--counsel.
see HEBREW for 04427
מְלֵךְ (me.lakh) — counsel.
counsel, advice
Aramaic of ma.lakh (מָלַךְ "to advise" H4427B)
ANcbsc/Sp1bs — Noun common both singular construct · suffixANcbsc/Sp1bs
שְׁפַר vb. be fair, seemly
base
H8232 שְׁפַר
8232 shphar shef-ar'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8231; to be beautiful:--be
acceptable, please, + think good.
see HEBREW for 08231
שְׁפַר (she.phar) — to acceptable.
1) to be fair, be seemly, seem good, seem pleasing
1a) (P'al) to seem good, be acceptable
AVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularAVqi3ms
עַל (al) is a preposition meaning 'upon,' 'over,' or 'against.' It covers a range of uses, including direction, comparison, and causation. The entries indicate it can express relationships concerning location, purpose, or authority. There is a note that it corresponds to the Aramaic term related to another Hebrew word, עַל (H5921), but no significant disagreement among lexicons is noted.
עַל prep. upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
base
H5922 עַל
5922 `al al
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5921:--about, against,
concerning, for, (there-)fore, from, in, X more, of, (there-,
up-)on, (in-)to, + why with.
see HEBREW for 05921
עַל (al) — since.
1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of
1b) over (with verbs of ruling)
1c) above, beyond (in comparison)
1d) to, against (of direction)
AR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp2ms
[חֲטָי] n.[m.] sin;—sf. Dn 4:24
ref
H2408 חֲטָי, חֲטִי
2408 chatiy khat-ee'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 2398; an
offence:--sin.
see HEBREW for 02398
חֲטָי (cha.ti) — sin.
sin
Aramaic of chet (חֵטְא "sin" H2399)
AC/Ncbsc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · noun common both singular construct · suffixAC/Ncbsc/Sp2ms
צִדְקָה n.f. right doing;—Dn 4:24.
ref
H6665 צִדְקָה
6665 tsidqah tsid-kaw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6666; beneficence:--
righteousness.
see HEBREW for 06666
צִדְקָה (tsid.qah) — righteousness.
right doing, doing right, righteousness
Aramaic of tse.da.qah (צְדָקָה "righteousness" H6666)
AR/Ncfsa — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absoluteAR/Ncfsa
[פְּרַק] vb. tear away, break off;—Pe. Dn 4:24
ref
H6562 פְּרַק
6562 praq per-ak'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6561; to discontinue:--break
off.
see HEBREW for 06561
פְּרַק (pe.raq) — to break.
(P'al) to tear away, break off (sins)
Aramaic of pa.raq (פָּרַק "to tear" H6561)
AVqv2ms — Verb · Qal · imperative second person masculine singularAVqv2ms
[עֲוָיָה] n.f. iniquity;—pl. sf. Dn 4:24.
ref
H5758 עֲוָיָה, עִוְיָא
5758 `ivya' iv-yaw'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 5753;
perverseness:--iniquity.
see HEBREW for 05753
עֲוָיָה (a.va.yah) — iniquity.
perversity, iniquity
AC/Ncfpc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixAC/Ncfpc/Sp2ms
[חֲנַן] vb. shew favour;
Pa.
Hithpa. implore favour
base
H2604 חֲנַן
2604 chanan khan-an'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2603; to favor or (causatively) to
entreat:--shew mercy, make supplication.
see HEBREW for 02603
חֲנַן (cha.nan) — be gracious.
1) to show favour
1a) (P'al) to show favour
1b) (Ithpael) to implore favour
AR/Vqcc — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonAR/Vqcc
Mercy
Compassion for the miserable. Its object is misery. By the atoning sacrifice of Christ a way is open for the exercise of mercy towards the sons of men, in harmony with the demands of truth and righteousness (Gen. 19:19; Ex. 20:6; 34:6, 7; Ps. 85:10; 86:15, 16). In Christ mercy and truth meet together. Mercy is also a Christian grace (Matt. 5:7; 18:33-35).
The divine goodness exercised towards the wretched and the guilty, in harmony with truth and justice, Ps 85:10. The plan by which God is enabled to show saving mercy to men, for Christ’s sake, is the most consummate work of infinite wisdom and love. The soul that has truly experienced the mercy of God will be merciful like him, Lu 6:36, compassionate to the wretched, Ps 41:1,2, and forgiving towards all, Mt 5:7 18:33.
[עֲנָי] adj. poor, needy;—pl. abs., as n. Dn 4:24
ref
H6033 עֲנָי, עֲנָה
6033 `anah an-aw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6031:--poor.
see HEBREW for 06031
עֲנָי (a.nah) — to afflict.
v
1) (P'al) to be humble, be low
adj
2) poor, needy
AAampa — AAampa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
הֵן (hen) is a conjunction meaning 'if' or 'whether,' while לָהֵן (la-hen) means 'therefore.' Both terms are rooted in Aramaic, with hen corresponding to the Hebrew word for 'look' and la-hen related to the word for 'therefore.' The entries consistently define these terms without notable disagreement.
הֵן conj. if, whether
base
לָהֵן conj. therefore
base
H2006a הֵן conj. if, whether H2006b לָהֵן conj. therefore
2006 hen hane
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2005: lo! also there(-fore), (un-
)less, whether, but, if:--(that) if, or, whether.
see HEBREW for 02005
הֵן (hen) — if.
behold, if, whether
Aramaic of hen (הֵן "look!" H2005)
לָהֵן (la.hen) — therefore.
therefore
Aramaic of la.hen (לָהֵן "therefore" H3860)
AC — ConjunctionAC
הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.
הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be
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H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be
1934 hava' hav-aw'
(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;
to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially
in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came
(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +
have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +
see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +
would.
see HEBREW for 01933
הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.
1) to come to pass, become, be
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to come to pass
1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be
1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)
1a3) to be
AVqi3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularAVqi3fs
אַרְכָֿא (arka) refers to a concept of lengthening or prolongation in Aramaic, derived from the root associated with valuation. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to extending or prolonging, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
אַרְכָֿא n.f. a lengthening, prolonging
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H754 אַרְכָֿא, אַרְכָּא
754 'arka' ar-kaw'
(Aramaic) or narkah (Aramaic) {ar-kaw'}; from 749;
length:--lengthening, prolonged.
see HEBREW for 0749
אַרְכָֿא (ar.ka) — lengthening.
prolongation, lengthening, prolonging
Aramaic of e.rekh (עֵ֫רֶךְ "valuation" H6187)
ANcfsa — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteANcfsa
[שְׁלֵוָה] n.f. ease, prosperity;—sf. Dn 4:24.
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H7963 שְׁלֵוָה
7963 shlevah shel-ay-vaw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7962; safety:--tranquillity. See
also 7961.
see HEBREW for 07962
see HEBREW for 07961
שְׁלֵוָה (she.le.vah) — ease.
ease, prosperity
Aramaic of shal.vah (שַׁלְוָה "ease" H7962)
AR/Ncfsc/Sp2ms — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixAR/Ncfsc/Sp2ms