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Daniel 5:20 — Word Study

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WLCוּכְדִי֙ רִ֣ם לִבְבֵ֔הּ וְרוּחֵ֖הּ תִּֽקְפַ֣ת לַהֲזָדָ֑ה הָנְחַת֙ מִן־ כָּרְסֵ֣א מַלְכוּתֵ֔הּ וִֽיקָרָ֖ה הֶעְדִּ֥יוּ מִנֵּֽהּ׃

BSABut whendîy his heartlᵉbab [inner self, thoughts and feelings] became arrogantrûwm [lifted up, puffed up with pride] and his spiritrûwach [mind, emotions] was hardenedtᵉqêph [made strong, stubborn] with pridezûwd [acting proudly, being arrogant] he was deposednᵉchath [removed, put down] frommin his royalmalkûw [kingly] thronekorçêʼ [seat of power] and his gloryyᵉqâr [honor, esteem] was takenʻădâʼ [removed, passed away] from himmin

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Listen & take awayDaniel 5
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Daniel 5:20quick helps
In a sentenceThe verse describes how pride led to the downfall of a king, resulting in the loss of his throne and glory.
Who is speakingThe narrative is from the perspective of the author of Daniel, recounting the fate of King Nebuchadnezzar.
Where we areThis verse is part of a larger account detailing the consequences of arrogance and pride in the life of a ruler.
The hard wordהָנְחַת֙
Take awayPride can lead to a fall; the king's glory was stripped away due to his arrogance.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbרוּם The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

1 of 13 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — Daniel 5:20

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Context — The Fall of King Nebuchadnezzargenerated

19Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.
20But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
21He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes.
22But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.

Daniel 5:20 recounts the moment when King Nebuchadnezzar's arrogance led to his downfall. His heart became proud, and as a result, he lost his royal authority and esteem. This narrative serves as a warning about the dangers of pride and the consequences that can follow when one elevates themselves above their rightful place. The preceding verses illustrate the king's previous power and control, contrasting sharply with his eventual humiliation.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Daniel 4:30–33the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?”
2Exodus 9:17Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.
3Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
4Job 15:25–27For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty,
5Job 40:11–12Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low.

The Key Word הָנְחַת֙, ha.ne.Chatgenerated

The verb הָנְחַת֙ (ha.ne.Chat) means 'he was deposed' and is in the Hophal form, indicating a passive action where the subject is acted upon. This reflects the king's loss of power, emphasizing that his downfall was not just a result of his actions but also a divine judgment.

The parsing as perfect third person masculine singular shows that this action was completed in the past, marking a definitive moment in the king's life when he was removed from his throne. The word carries a connotation of descent, reinforcing the idea of a fall from a high position.


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. The BSB translates הָנְחַת֙ as he was deposed, which is also the rendering in the KJV, ASV, and several other versions.

Where others part company with the BSB is primarily over the word הָנְחַת֙put down (BBE, DRA) and removed (FBV) are alternative translations that convey a similar sense of loss of authority.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The verse is structured around a series of clauses, starting with the main action of the king's heart becoming arrogant, followed by the consequences of that arrogance. The finite verb רִ֣ם (rim), meaning 'it rose up', governs the initial clause, while subsequent clauses detail the resulting actions.

The use of conjunctions and prepositions throughout the verse connects the ideas of pride, deposing, and loss of glory, creating a flowing narrative that emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between arrogance and downfall.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Daniel 5:20 tells us that when King Nebuchadnezzar's heart became proud and his spirit hardened with arrogance, he lost his throne and glory. This serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of pride and the importance of humility.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that Nebuchadnezzar's heart became arrogant?

It indicates that he developed an inflated sense of self-importance, leading to prideful actions that ultimately resulted in his downfall.

How did his pride affect his reign?

His pride led to a lack of humility and wisdom, causing him to be deposed from his throne and lose his glory.

What can we learn from Nebuchadnezzar's story?

We learn that pride can lead to significant consequences and that humility is essential for maintaining authority and respect.

Why is this verse significant in the context of the book of Daniel?

This verse highlights the theme of divine judgment against pride and serves as a warning to rulers and individuals about the dangers of arrogance.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what areas of my life might I be tempted to act with pride?
  2. How can I cultivate humility in my daily interactions with others?
  3. What lessons can I apply from Nebuchadnezzar's downfall to my own life?
  4. How does recognizing the consequences of pride influence my decisions?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Theodoret of Cyrus comments on this verse, illustrating the consequences of pride and the divine judgment that followed.

Theodoret of CyrusCOMMENTARY ON Daniel 5:20 c. 393–460
“He was deposed from the throne of his kingdom: just as he elevated those he wanted and humbled those he wanted,” doing so not altogether by a right decision, so the King and Lord of all gave your father the kingdom as he wanted,
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Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Daniel 5:20 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened it pride,.... When his heart was elated with his successes and victories, with the enlargement of his dominions, and with his grandeur and

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him: No JFB commentary on this verse.

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Which was explained before: all this Daniel minds him of to rub up his memory, that he might have the fuller blow in the application, , for the aggravation of his crime.

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 5:20 But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:Ver. 20. But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride.] Pride is of a hardening property, causeth men to commit sin with a high hand, as Pharaoh. The increase of the spleen is the decrease of the body; so is pride of the soul, and overturneth the whole man. Evagrius noteth it for a special commendation of Mauritius the Emperor, that he was not puffed up with his preferments.

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 20. He was deposed from his kingly throne] Became insane; and the reins of government were taken out of his hands.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

20. was lifted up] Cf. Deuteronomy 8:14; Deuteronomy 17:20; Ezekiel 31:10, &c. and his spirit was hardened that he dealt proudly (R.V.)] ‘was hardened’ is literally was strong (i.e. stiff, unyielding): the same word (teḳ ?aph) is used in the Targums for the Hebrew ḥ ?âzaḳ ?, ḥ ?izzçḳ ? ‘to be or make strong (hard)’ in Exodus 7:13; Exodus 7:22; Exodus 9:12; Exodus 9:35, &c. (of Pharaoh’s heart). Cf. Deuteronomy 2:30. they took his glory] or, his glory was taken, according to the principle explained on Daniel 4:25.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But when his heart was lifted up - See Daniel 4:30. And his mind hardened in pride - Margin, “to deal proudly.” The state of mind indicated here is that in which there is no sense of dependence, but

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

17-23. According to our text (the Greek is shorter) Daniel refuses to recognize his equality with the Babylonian Magi by accepting the presents which had previously been promised to them (Daniel

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.

NETBNew English Translation2006

And when his mind became arrogant and his spirit filled with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and his honor was removed from him.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

RVARevised Version, American1894

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened that he dealt proudly, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

NWBWebster's Bible1833

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

GNVGeneva Bible1599

But when his heart was puft vp, and his minde hardened in pride, hee was deposed from his kingly throne, and they tooke his honour from him.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit hardened unto presumption, he was deposed from the throne of his kingdom, and they took his glory from him;

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

and when his heart was high, and his spirit was strong to act proudly, he hath been caused to come down from the throne of his kingdom, and his glory they have caused to pass away from him,

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and when his heart was high, and his spirit was strong to act proudly, he has been caused to come down from the throne of his kingdom, and his glory they have caused to pass away from him,

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

But, when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit hardened to deal presumptuously, he was cast down from the throne of his kingdom, and his dignity did they take from him;

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

But when his heart was arrogant and his spirit was hardened so that he acted presumptuously, he was brought down from his kingly throne, and they took away his majesty.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit hardened unto pride, he was put down from the throne of his kingdom, and his glory was taken away.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

But when he became arrogant and hard-hearted, acting proudly, he was removed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit became hard with pride, he was put down from his place as king, and they took his glory from him:

Word by word, the decisions they made

הָנְחַת֙ha.ne.Chat he was deposed H5182 3 different renderings
he was deposedASV BSB DBY KJV MSB NETB NWB RVA WEB
put downBBE DRA
removedFBV

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.

וּandclauseclauseכְasclauserelpדִי֙thatclauseclauseverbרִ֣םit.rose.upnoun phrase · subjectלִבְבֵ֔heartהּhisוְandclausenoun phrase · subjectרוּחֵ֖spiritהּhisverbתִּֽקְפַ֣תit.grew.strongprepositional phrase · prepositionalלַtoclauseverbהֲזָדָ֑הact.presumptuouslyclauseclauseverbהָנְחַת֙he.was.deposedprepositional phrase · prepositionalמִןfromnoun phraseכָּרְסֵ֣אthe.thronenoun phraseמַלְכוּתֵ֔ofהּhis.kingdomוִֽandclausenoun phrase · objectיקָרָ֖theהhonorverbהֶעְדִּ֥יוּthey.removedprepositional phrase · prepositionalמִנֵּֽfromהּhim

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text presents the verse as describing how the king's heart became arrogant and his spirit hardened with pride, leading to his deposition from the throne and the loss of glory. The Septuagint aligns closely with the Masoretic Text, matching 10 out of 13 words, although the exact wording and structure differ due to its Greek translation. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q113) preserve fragments of the verse that correspond with the Masoretic Text, but some words are partially restored or supplied by an editor, indicating a few textual variations. Overall, the core message remains consistent across these witnesses, emphasizing the king's pride and subsequent downfall.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וּכְדִי֙ רִ֣ם לִבְבֵ֔הּ וְרוּחֵ֖הּ תִּֽקְפַ֣ת לַהֲזָדָ֑ה הָנְחַת֙ מִן־ כָּרְסֵ֣א מַלְכוּתֵ֔הּ וִֽיקָרָ֖ה הֶעְדִּ֥יוּ מִנֵּֽהּ׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
רִ֣ם’’לִבְבֵ֔הּ’’תִּֽקְפַ֣ת’’לַהֲזָדָ֑ה’’הָנְחַת֙’’מִן־’’כָּרְסֵ֣א’’מַלְכוּתֵ֔הּ’’הֶעְדִּ֥יוּ’’מִנֵּֽהּ׃’’

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.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q113a copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

[וכדי] [רם] [לבב׳ה] [ורוח׳ה] תקפת [להזדה] [הנחת] [מן] [כרסא] [מלכות׳ה] [ויקר׳ה] [העדיו] [מנ׳ה]

nothing on the leather here — 1 partly restored, 12 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.

Daniel 5:20דִּיand as thatand as thatדִּירוּםit rose upit rose upרוּםלְבַבheart hisheart hisלְבַברוּחַand spirit and spirit hisרוּחַתְּקֵףit grew strit grew strongתְּקֵףזוּדto act presto act presumptזוּדנְחַתhe was depohe was deposedנְחַתמִןfromfromמִןכׇּרְסֵא[the] thron[the] throne ofכׇּרְסֵאמַלְכוּkingdom hiskingdom hisמַלְכוּיְקָרand honor tand honor theיְקָרעֲדָהthey removethey removedעֲדָהמִןfrom himfrom himמִןמִן־fromfromמִן־דָּאthisthisדָּארוּםto exaltto exaltרוּםלֵבָבheartheartלֵבָברוּחַspiritspiritרוּחַתָּקֵףto prevailto prevailתָּקֵףזִידto boilto boilזִידנָחֵתto descendto descendנָחֵתכִּסֵּאthronethroneכִּסֵּאמַלְכוּתroyaltyroyaltyמַלְכוּתיְקָרpreciousnepreciousnessיְקָרעָדָהto advanceto advanceעָדָהשָׁמַ֫יִןheavenheavenשָׁמַ֫יִןקַדִּישׁholyholyקַדִּישׁקֳדָםbeforebeforeקֳדָםמַלְכוּkingdomkingdomמַלְכוּשׇׁלְטָןdominiondominionשׇׁלְטָןיְדַעto knowto knowיְדַע
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Daniel 5:20

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.

and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
וּכְדִי֙u.khe.Di and as that H1768 Conjunction · preposition · conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Conj | Conj — Conjunction · preposition · conjunction
AC/R/C
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

az: Conj. and adverb (usually Greek hos hosper, kathos), designating:

(1) Likeness: (a) between nouns (Ge 3:5; Jud 6:5; Php 2:8; Heb 11:27,29); (b) between verbs (Lu 6:36; Joh 5:30; 1Co 10:7); (c) between adjectives (1Co 15:48).

(2) Limitation (with respect to a particular aspect or relation) (1Pe 4:15,16).

and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
רִ֣םrim it rose up H7313 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
4× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means to rise up or lift something, like a person lifting their hands in praise or a nation rising to power. In the Bible, it's used to describe God exalting the humble and lifting up those who trust in Him.
Amplified meaning
lifted up, puffed up with pride
Tyndale gloss
to rise
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רוּם (ruwm) means to rise or be lifted up, with various nuances such as extolling or exalting oneself. It appears in different forms, including the P'al (to be lifted up) and Hithpolel (to lift oneself up). The term is linked to the Aramaic and has connections to other Hebrew words, notably H7311.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[רוּם] vb. rise

Pe. lifted up

Pō‛l. extol

Haph. exalt

Hithpō‛l. lift oneself up against

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7313 רוּם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7313 ruwm room

(Aramaic) corresponding to 7311; (figuratively only):--

extol, lift up (self), set up.

see HEBREW for 07311

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רוּם (rum) — to rise.

1) to rise

1a) (P'al) to be lifted up

1b) (Aphel) to exalt

1c) (Hithpolel) to lift oneself up

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
לִבְבֵ֔הּli.Veh heart his H3825 Noun common both singular construct · suffix
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The heart refers to a person's inner self, including their thoughts and feelings. In the book of Daniel, it describes the heart of a king, while in the book of Ezra, it talks about the heart of the people turning back to God.
Amplified meaning
inner self, thoughts and feelings
Tyndale gloss
heart
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

לְבַב (leb-ab) means 'heart' and can also refer to the mind. It is an Aramaic term that corresponds to the Hebrew word for heart, לֵב (lev, H3824). The entries consistently define it as relating to the heart or mind.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

לְבַב n.m. heart

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3825 לְבַב

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3825 lbab leb-ab'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3824:--heart.

see HEBREW for 03824

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

לְבַב (le.vav) — heart.

heart, mind

Aramaic of le.vav (לֵבָב "heart" H3824)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffix
ANcbsc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
וְרוּחֵ֖הּve.ru.Cheh and spirit his H7308 Conjunction · noun common both singular construct · suffix
11× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word for spirit is used to describe the wind, a person's mind, or their emotions, and is seen in the writings of King Solomon.
Amplified meaning
mind, emotions
Tyndale gloss
spirit
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רוּחַ (ruach) refers to both 'wind' and 'spirit' in Hebrew. It encompasses meanings related to the natural element of wind as well as the immaterial aspects of spirit, including the human mind. The entries consistently highlight these two primary meanings without significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רוּחַ n.f. wind, spirit

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7308 רוּחַ wind, spirit

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7308 ruwach roo'-akh

(Aramaic) corresponding to 7307:--mind, spirit, wind.

see HEBREW for 07307

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רוּחַ (ru.ach) — spirit.

1) spirit, wind

1a) wind

1b) spirit

1b1) of man

1b2) seat of the mind

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | N-fs | Suff — Conjunction · noun common both singular construct · suffix
AC/Ncbsc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
תִּֽקְפַ֣תtik.Fat it grew strong H8631 Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singular
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means to become strong or stubborn. It can describe someone growing in physical or emotional strength, but also becoming hardened or arrogant. It's used in various contexts, including descriptions of God's power and human relationships.
Amplified meaning
made strong, stubborn
Tyndale gloss
to grow strong
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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תְּקֵף (tqeph) means to grow strong or to become mighty. It can refer to both a literal strengthening and a figurative hardening or arrogance. The verb has forms indicating both intransitive and causative actions, such as making something strong or firm.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[תְּקֵף] vb. grow strong

Pe. grow arrogant, of spirit of man

Pa. make strong, stringent

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8631 תְּקֵף

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8631 tqeph tek-afe'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 8630; to become (causatively,

make) mighty or (figuratively) obstinate:--make firm, harden,

be(-come) strong.

see HEBREW for 08630

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

תְּקֵף (te.qeph) — to grow strong.

1) to grow strong, be hardened

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to grow strong, be hardened

1a2) to grow arrogant (fig)

1b) (Pael) to make strong, make firm, make stringent

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singular
AVqp3fs
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
לַהֲזָדָ֑הla.ha.za.Dah to act presumptuously H2103 Preposition · verb hiphil infinitive construct common
1× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is about being proud or acting with arrogance, often in a way that disrespects God. It appears in the book of Daniel, describing people who are full of pride. The Bible warns against this kind of attitude.
Amplified meaning
acting proudly, being arrogant
Tyndale gloss
be proud
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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זוּד (zud) means to be proud or act presumptuously. It is an Aramaic verb and is noted in the context of Daniel 5:20, where it conveys a sense of pride.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[זוּד] vb. be presumptuous;—Haph. Dn 5:20

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2103 זוּד

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2103 zuwd zood

(Aramaic) corresponding to 2102; to be proud:--in pride.

see HEBREW for 02102

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

זוּד (zud) — be proud.

1) to act proudly, be presumptuous

1a) (Aphel) to act presumptuously

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a — Preposition · verb hiphil infinitive construct common
AR/Vhcc
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
הָנְחַת֙ha.ne.Chat he was deposed H5182 Verb · Hophal · perfect third person masculine singular
6× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is similar to H5181, also meaning to descend, but it can also mean to deposit or lay something down. It is used in the Bible to describe things like laying up treasures or coming down from a high place.
Amplified meaning
removed, put down
Tyndale gloss
to descend
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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נְחַת (nchath) is a verb meaning to descend. It can refer to descending in a general sense, or in a causative form, to deposit or lay up something. The entries indicate its use in various forms, such as being deposited or cast down, but do not provide specific Old Testament references.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[נְחֵת] vb. descend

Pe.

Haph. (were) deposited.

Hoph. be deposed

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5182 נְחַת

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5182 nchath nekh-ath'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 5181; to descend; causatively, to

bring away, deposit, depose:--carry, come down, depose, lay

up, place.

see HEBREW for 05181

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

נְחֵת (ne.chat) — to descend.

1) to descend

1a) (P'al) to descend

1b) (Aphel) to deposit

1c) (Hophal) to be deposed, be cast down

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Hophal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVHp3ms
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
מִן־min- from H4481 Preposition
109× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Tyndale gloss
from
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4481 מִן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Preposition
AR
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
כָּרְסֵ֣אka.re.Se' [the] throne of H3764 Noun common · both singular construct
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this word means a throne, like a royal chair, where a king or ruler sits. It appears in Esther 5:1 and Isaiah 6:1, referring to the thrones of King Ahasuerus and God. The concept of a throne symbolizes power and authority.
Amplified meaning
seat of power
Tyndale gloss
throne
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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כׇּרְסֵא (korce') is an Aramaic word meaning 'throne.' It is related to the Hebrew word כִּסֵּא (kis.se, Strong's H3678). The entries consistently define it as a royal chair or throne, without significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כׇּרְסֵא n.m. throne

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3764 כׇּרְסֵא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3764 korce' kor-say'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3678; a throne:--throne.

see HEBREW for 03678

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כׇּרְסֵא (kor.se) — throne.

throne, royal chair

Aramaic of kis.se (כִּסֵּא ": throne" H3678)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Noun common · both singular construct
ANcbsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
מַלְכוּתֵ֔הּmal.khu.Teh kingdom his H4437 Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
57× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.
Amplified meaning
kingly
Tyndale gloss
kingdom
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מַלְכוּ n.f. royalty, reign, kingdom

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4437 מַלְכוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4437 malkuw mal-koo'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 4438; dominion (abstractly or

concretely):--kingdom, kingly, realm, reign.

see HEBREW for 04438

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מַלְכוּ (mal.khu) — kingdom.

1) royalty, reign, kingdom

1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority

1b) kingdom

1c) realm (of territory)

1d) reign (of time)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
ANcfsc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
וִֽיקָרָ֖הvi.ka.Rah' and honor the H3367 Conjunction · noun common both singular determined · particle
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this Aramaic word means honor or esteem, and is used to describe someone of great dignity or respect. It is translated as 'glory' or 'honor' in the KJV.
Amplified meaning
honor, esteem
Tyndale gloss
honor
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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יְקָר (yqar) means 'honor' or 'esteem' and is linked to the Aramaic word for 'preciousness.' The entries indicate that it is derived from a related term, יָקָר (H3366), which also conveys a sense of value or glory.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[יְקָר] n.m. honour

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3367 יְקָר

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3367 yqar yek-awr'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3366:--glory, honour.

see HEBREW for 03366

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְקָר (ye.qar) — honor.

honour, esteem

Aramaic of ye.qar (יְקָר "preciousness" H3366)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | N-ms | Art — Conjunction · noun common both singular determined · particle
AC/Ncbsd/Ta
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
הֶעְדִּ֥יוּhe'.Di.yu they removed H5709 Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine plural
9× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This verb means to pass on, remove, or take away something, and is used in various contexts, including the removal of ornaments or the passing away of time. In Genesis 30:35, it describes the removal of goats, and in 2 Kings 23:12, it talks about removing idols.
Amplified meaning
removed, passed away
Tyndale gloss
to pass on/over/away
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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עֲדָה (*ada'*) is a Hebrew verb meaning to pass on, pass away, or remove. It can be used in various forms, such as to pass over or to take away. The entries indicate that it has a range of meanings related to movement or transition, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[עֲדָה] vb. pass on, away

Pe.

pass on, over

pass away

Haph. take away

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5709 עֲדָה, עֲדָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5709 `ada' ad-aw'

(Aramaic) or adah (Aramaic) {ad-aw'}; corresponding to

5710:--alter, depart, pass (away), remove, take (away).

see HEBREW for 05710

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲדָה (a.dah) — to pass on/over/away.

1) to pass on, pass away

1a)(P'al)

1a1) to pass on, pass over

1a2) to pass away

1b) (Aphel) to take away, remove, depose

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine plural
AVhp3mp
and as that it rose up heart his and spirit his it grew strong to act presumptuously he was deposed from [the] throne of kingdom his and honor the they removed from him
מִנֵּֽהּ׃mi.Neh from him H4481 Preposition · suffix
109× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Tyndale gloss
from
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4481 מִן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Suff — Preposition · suffix
AR/Sp3ms
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