Daniel 4:3 — Word Study
WLCאָת֙וֹהִי֙ כְּמָ֣ה רַבְרְבִ֔ין וְתִמְה֖וֹהִי כְּמָ֣ה תַקִּיפִ֑ין מַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ מַלְכ֣וּת עָלַ֔ם וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ עִם־ דָּ֥ר וְדָֽר׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אָת֙וֹהִי֙ | [are] signs his | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| כְּמָ֣ה | how much! | Preposition, pronoun |
| רַבְרְבִ֔ין | great | |
| וְתִמְה֖וֹהִי | and [are] wonders his | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| כְּמָ֣ה | how much! | Preposition, pronoun |
| תַקִּיפִ֑ין | strong | |
| מַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ | kingdom his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| מַלְכ֣וּת | [is] a kingdom of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| עָלַ֔ם | perpetuity | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ | and dominion his | Conjunction, noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| עִם־ | [is] with | Preposition |
| דָּ֥ר | generation | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| וְדָֽר׃ | and generation | Conjunction, noun common both singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation. |
| KJV | How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. |
| ASV | How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. |
| YLT | His signs how great! and His wonders how mighty! His kingdom [is] a kingdom age-during, and His rule [is] with generation and generation. |
| WEB | How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. His dominion is from generation to generation. |
| BBE | How great are his signs! and how full of power are his wonders! his kingdom is an eternal kingdom and his rule goes on from generation to generation. |
All translations agree on the essential meaning here, emphasizing God's greatness and eternal kingdom.
The sentence is structured around the main clause, with two descriptive clauses that elaborate on the nature of God's kingdom and dominion.
8 commentators on this verse
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The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Daniel 4:3
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Context — Nebuchadnezzar's Proclamationgenerated
Daniel 4:3 captures Nebuchadnezzar's awe at the signs and wonders performed by the Most High God. He declares the greatness of God's kingdom and the enduring nature of His dominion, reflecting on the miraculous events that have occurred in his life. This proclamation serves as a testimony to God's sovereignty and power, which is echoed throughout the book of Daniel.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 6:27 | He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 4:34 | Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? |
| 3 | Psalm 71:19–20 | Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? |
| 4 | Psalm 72:18 | Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. |
| 5 | Psalm 77:19 | Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 27 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — רַבְרְבִ֔ין, rav.re.Vingenerated
The word רַבְרְבִ֔ין (rav.re.Vin) means 'great' and is used to express something of significant size or influence. It conveys a sense of awe and magnitude, particularly in the context of God's actions and attributes.
This Aramaic term emphasizes the impressive nature of God's signs and wonders, indicating that they are not just notable but truly remarkable in their scope and impact.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is examined using the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) as the base text.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is introduced with the finite verb אָת֙וֹהִי֙, [are] signs his, followed by a series of phrases that describe the signs and wonders of God. The structure builds on the greatness of God's actions, culminating in the assertion of His eternal kingdom.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on God's signs and wonders at the beginning, reflecting the speaker's awe and reverence.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint does not provide a direct correspondence for the Aramaic term רַבְרְבִ֔ין, but it captures the essence of God's greatness through its own phrasing. The choice of words in the LXX reflects a similar reverence for God's mighty acts.
This translation choice indicates a consistent understanding of God's power across both the Hebrew and Greek texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 4:3 expresses Nebuchadnezzar's amazement at the signs and wonders of God. He declares that God's kingdom is eternal and His dominion lasts forever, emphasizing the powerful nature of God's reign and authority.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
He refers to the miraculous acts performed by God that demonstrate His power and sovereignty.
He acknowledges that unlike earthly kingdoms, God's kingdom is everlasting and unchanging.
It highlights that God's dominion endures through all generations, showing His ultimate control over all creation.
We can recognize the greatness of God's actions in our lives and the importance of acknowledging His sovereignty.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I witnessed God's signs and wonders in my life?
- How can I better understand and appreciate the eternal nature of God's kingdom?
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge God's dominion in my daily life?
- How can I share the greatness of God's actions with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Cyril of Jerusalem references this verse to illustrate God's dominion over all things, emphasizing His rule and authority.
Nothing is excluded from the dominion of God, for Scripture says of him, “All things serve you.” God, then, rules over all things, and in his forbearance he endures even murderers and robbers and fornicators,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 4 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 4:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHow great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders!.... They are great, very great, exceeding great; so great that it cannot be said, nor even conceived how great they are, what a display of
Read John Gill on Daniel 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHow great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHow great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! these two words signify in their roots, admiration and astonishment; it seems these works of God had that impression upon this king; a great cause whereof was his ignorance of the true God, together with his own excessive pride and epicurism. God by this following dream, and Daniel’ s instruction, had told him his fate, and that no kingdom but God’ s kingdom was everlasting, which he had told him once before this, . This confession of the king was upon conviction, and it looks somewhat like repentance, but the sequel proves him to be no changeling, though God made prodigious mutations in his kingdom, and in the form of his person, as…
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 4:3 How great [are] his signs! and how mighty [are] his wonders! his kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion [is] from generation to generation.Ver. 3. How great are his sons!] Mark how he is enlarged here; so should we. If David had had the thing in hand, he would have cried out also, "For his mercy endureth for ever." But Nebuchadnezzar celebrateth his kingdom only; and that also he had learned of Daniel.
Read John Trapp on Daniel 4 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 3. How great are his signs!] There are no preternatural signs like his! His wonders - miraculous interferences, are mighty - they surpass all human power. He is the Sovereign of all kings, and his dominion is everlasting; and every generation is a proof of his all-governing influence. These are very fine sentiments, and show how deeply his mind was impressed with the majesty of God.
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3. an everlasting kingdom (ξμλεϊςμν)] cf. Psalms 145:13 (ξμλεϊλμςεμξιν). is from, &c.] more exactly, (endureth) with generation and generation (i.e. successive generations): so Daniel 4:34 (Aram. 31). For ‘with,’ cf. also Daniel 7:2, and Psalms 72:5 Heb. The thought of this and the preceding clause, as Daniel 4:34 b, Psalms 145:13 : cf. also Daniel 2:44, Daniel 7:14 b, 18 b.
Read Cambridge on Daniel 4 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHow great are his signs! - How great and wonderful are the things by which he makes himself known in this manner!
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 4 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible’S DREAM OF THE OF HIS OWN KINGDOM, AND ITS .1-3. On Nebuchadnezzar see Introduction, III, 3, (1); for his “decrees,” note Daniel 3:29; on “peoples, nations, and languages” see Introduction, III, 2.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Daniel 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. His dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.
“How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom will last forever, and his authority continues from one generation to the next.”
Tyndale line
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
Therefore made I a decree, that they should bring all the wise men of Babel before mee, that they might declare vnto me the interpretation of the dreame.
Strictly literal
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
His signs how great! and His wonders how mighty! His kingdom [is] a kingdom age-during, and His rule [is] with generation and generation.
How great His signs! And how mighty His wonders! His kingdom [is] a continuous kingdom, and His rule [is] with generation and generation.
(3:33) His signs—how great are they! and his wonders— how mighty are they! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his rule is over every generation.
How great are his signs, and how mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion lasts from generation to generation.”
From the Latin
Then I set forth a decree, that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should shew me the interpretation of the dream.
Simplified
His signs are incredible. His wonders are amazing! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and his rule will last for all generations!
How great are his signs! and how full of power are his wonders! his kingdom is an eternal kingdom and his rule goes on from generation to generation.
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 this verse, with 10 of the 13 words matched. The Septuagint's rendering reflects the same themes of God's signs and wonders, though its word order differs, showcasing the translators' interpretation.
אָת֙וֹהִי֙ כְּמָ֣ה רַבְרְבִ֔ין וְתִמְה֖וֹהִי כְּמָ֣ה תַקִּיפִ֑ין מַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ מַלְכ֣וּת עָלַ֔ם וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ עִם־ דָּ֥ר וְדָֽר׃
10 of the 13 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
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 4:3
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.
H852 אָת
852 'ath awth
(Aramaic) corresponding to 226; a portent:--sign.
see HEBREW for 0226
אָת (at) — sign.
sign, miraculous signs, wonders
Aramaic of ot (אוֹת ": miraculous" H0226)
ANcmpc/Sp3ms — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixANcmpc/Sp3ms
מָה (mah) is an interrogative and indefinite pronoun meaning 'what?' or 'whatever.' It can also express inquiries like 'how?' or 'why?'. The word is noted in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts, with a range that includes various forms of questioning.
מָה, (מָא) pron.interr. and indef. what?
base
H4101 מָה, (מָא) pron. interr. and indef. what?
4101 mah maw
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4100:--how great (mighty), that
which, what(-soever), why.
see HEBREW for 04100
מָה (mah) — what?.
1) what, whatever
1a) what?
1b) whatever, what, whatsoever
1c) how?, why?, wherefore? (with prefixes)
AR/Pi — Preposition · pronounAR/Pi
רַבְרַב (rabrab) is an Aramaic word derived from a root meaning 'huge' or 'great.' It describes something that is very large in size or domineering in character, and can also refer to a captain or chief. The entries emphasize its use as an adjective for greatness, both literal and figurative.
H7260 רַב, רַבְרַב
7260 rabrab rab-rab'
(Aramaic) from 7229; huge (in size); domineering (in
character):--(very) great (things).
see HEBREW for 07229
רַבְרַב (rav.rav) — great.
adj
1) great
1a) great
1b) great (fig. of power)
n
2) captain, chief
AAampa — AAampa
[תְּמַהּ] n.m. wonder, as wrought by God
base
H8540 תְּמַהּ
8540 tmahh tem-ah'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 8539; a
miracle:--wonder.
see HEBREW for 08539
תְּמַהּ (te.mah) — wonder.
wonder, miracle
AC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixAC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
מָה (mah) is an interrogative and indefinite pronoun meaning 'what?' or 'whatever.' It can also express inquiries like 'how?' or 'why?'. The word is noted in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts, with a range that includes various forms of questioning.
מָה, (מָא) pron.interr. and indef. what?
base
H4101 מָה, (מָא) pron. interr. and indef. what?
4101 mah maw
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4100:--how great (mighty), that
which, what(-soever), why.
see HEBREW for 04100
מָה (mah) — what?.
1) what, whatever
1a) what?
1b) whatever, what, whatsoever
1c) how?, why?, wherefore? (with prefixes)
AR/Pi — Preposition · pronounAR/Pi
תַּקִּיף (taqqiyph) is an Aramaic word meaning 'strong' or 'mighty.' It is derived from a related Hebrew term and is used to describe strength or power.
[תַּקִּיף] adj. strong, mighty
base
H8624 תַּקִּיף
8624 taqqiyph tak-keef'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8623:--mighty, strong.
see HEBREW for 08623
תַּקִּיף (taq.qiph) — strong.
might, strong, mighty
Aramaic of taq.qiph (תַּקִּיף "mighty" H8623)
AAampa — AAampa
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)
ANcfsc/Sp3ms — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixANcfsc/Sp3ms
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)
ANcfsc — Noun common · feminine singular constructANcfsc
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…
עָלַם (alam) refers to concepts of perpetuity and antiquity, indicating a sense of time that is indefinite, whether in the future or the past. It is often used adverbially to mean 'forever' or 'lasting.' The term is linked to the Aramaic word for 'old' and is associated with Strong's H5769.
עָלַם n.[m.] perpetuity, antiquity
base
H5957 עָלַם
5957 `alam aw-lam'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5769; remote time, i.e. the future
or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever:--for ((n-))ever
(lasting), old.
see HEBREW for 05769
עָלַם (a.lam) — perpetuity.
perpetuity, antiquity, for ever
Aramaic of o.lam (עוֹלָם ": old" H5769J)
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
The Hebrew word שׇׁלְטָן (*sholtan*) means dominion or sovereignty. It is derived from the root related to authority and can refer to both abstract and concrete forms of rule, including a realm. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to control and governance.
שׇׁלְטָן n.m. dominion
base
H7985 שׇׁלְטָן dominion
7985 sholtan shol-tawn'
(Aramaic) from 7981; empire (abstractly or
concretely):--dominion.
see HEBREW for 07981
שׇׁלְטָן (shol.tan) — dominion.
1) dominion, sovereignty
1a) dominion, sovereignty
1b) realm
AC/Ncbsc/Sp3ms — Conjunction · noun common both singular construct · suffixAC/Ncbsc/Sp3ms
עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with.' It conveys the idea of being together with someone or something, as well as during an event. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, but do not provide specific verse references.
עִם 22 prep. with
base
H5974 עִם
5974 `im eem
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5973:--by, from, like, to(-ward),
with.
see HEBREW for 05973
עִם (im) — with.
1) with
1a) together with, with
1b) with, during
AR — PrepositionAR
דָּר n.[m.] generation
base
H1859 דָּר
1859 dar dawr
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1755; an age:--generation.
see HEBREW for 01755
דָּר (dar) — generation.
generation
Aramaic of dor (דּוֹר "generation" H1755)
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
jen-er-a'-shun (Latin generatio, from genero, "beget"):
(1) The translation
(a) of dor, "circle," "generation," hence, "age," "period," "cycle": "many generations" (De 32:7);
(b) the people of any particular period or those born about the same time: "Righteous before me in this generation" (Ge 7:1); "four generations" (Job 42:16);
Generation
Gen. 2:4, “These are the generations,” means the “history.” 5:1, “The book of the generations,” means a family register, or history of Adam. 37:2, “The generations of Jacob” = the history of Jacob and his descendants. 7:1, “In this generation” = in this age. Ps. 49:19, “The generation of his fathers” = the dwelling of his fathers, i.e., the grave. Ps. 73:15, “The generation of thy children” = the contemporary race. Isa. 53:8, “Who shall declare his generation?” = His manner of life who shall declare? or rather = His race, posterity, shall be so numerous that no one shall be able to declare it.
In the long-lived patriarchal age a generation seems to have been computed at 100 years, (Genesis 15:16) comp. Genesis15:13 and Eccl 12:40 But subsequently the reckoning was the same which has been adopted by modern civilized nations, viz. from thirty to forty years (Job 42:16) (Generation is also used to signify the men of an age or time, as contemporaries, (Genesis 6:9; Isaiah 53:8) posterity , especially in legal formulae, (Leviticus 3:17) etc.; fathers, or ancestors. (Psalms 49:19)
Besides the common acceptation of this word, as signifying race, descent, lineage, it is used for the history and genealogy of a person, as in Ge 5:1, "the book of the generations of Adam," that is, the history of Adam’s creation and of his posterity. So in Ge 2:4, "The generations of the heavens and of the earth," that is, their genealogy, so to speak, the history of the creation of heaven and earth; also in Mt 1:1, "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ," that is, the genealogy of Jesus Christ," that is, the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the history of his descent and life. "The present generation" comprises all those who are now alive; "This generation shall not pass till all be fulfilled," some now living shall witness the…
דָּר n.[m.] generation
base
H1859 דָּר
1859 dar dawr
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1755; an age:--generation.
see HEBREW for 01755
דָּר (dar) — generation.
generation
Aramaic of dor (דּוֹר "generation" H1755)
AC/Ncbsa — Conjunction · noun common both singular absoluteAC/Ncbsa
jen-er-a'-shun (Latin generatio, from genero, "beget"):
(1) The translation
(a) of dor, "circle," "generation," hence, "age," "period," "cycle": "many generations" (De 32:7);
(b) the people of any particular period or those born about the same time: "Righteous before me in this generation" (Ge 7:1); "four generations" (Job 42:16);
Generation
Gen. 2:4, “These are the generations,” means the “history.” 5:1, “The book of the generations,” means a family register, or history of Adam. 37:2, “The generations of Jacob” = the history of Jacob and his descendants. 7:1, “In this generation” = in this age. Ps. 49:19, “The generation of his fathers” = the dwelling of his fathers, i.e., the grave. Ps. 73:15, “The generation of thy children” = the contemporary race. Isa. 53:8, “Who shall declare his generation?” = His manner of life who shall declare? or rather = His race, posterity, shall be so numerous that no one shall be able to declare it.
In the long-lived patriarchal age a generation seems to have been computed at 100 years, (Genesis 15:16) comp. Genesis15:13 and Eccl 12:40 But subsequently the reckoning was the same which has been adopted by modern civilized nations, viz. from thirty to forty years (Job 42:16) (Generation is also used to signify the men of an age or time, as contemporaries, (Genesis 6:9; Isaiah 53:8) posterity , especially in legal formulae, (Leviticus 3:17) etc.; fathers, or ancestors. (Psalms 49:19)
Besides the common acceptation of this word, as signifying race, descent, lineage, it is used for the history and genealogy of a person, as in Ge 5:1, "the book of the generations of Adam," that is, the history of Adam’s creation and of his posterity. So in Ge 2:4, "The generations of the heavens and of the earth," that is, their genealogy, so to speak, the history of the creation of heaven and earth; also in Mt 1:1, "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ," that is, the genealogy of Jesus Christ," that is, the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the history of his descent and life. "The present generation" comprises all those who are now alive; "This generation shall not pass till all be fulfilled," some now living shall witness the…