Daniel 5:6 — Word Study
WLCאֱדַ֤יִן מַלְכָּא֙ זִיוֹ֣הִי שְׁנ֔וֹהִי וְרַעיֹנֹ֖הִי יְבַהֲלוּנֵּ֑הּ וְקִטְרֵ֤י חַרְצֵהּ֙ מִשְׁתָּרַ֔יִן וְאַ֨רְכֻבָּתֵ֔הּ דָּ֥א לְדָ֖א נָֽקְשָֽׁן׃
BSAhis facezîyv [pale, changed in countenance] grew paleshᵉnâʼ and his thoughtsraʻyôwn [troubled, dismayed] so alarmed himbᵉhal that his hipschărats△ [loins, seat of strength] gave wayshᵉrêʼ and his kneesʼarkubâh△ [joints that bend] knocked togetherdâʼ [smote, struck]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֱדַ֤יִן | then | Adverb |
| מַלְכָּא֙ | king the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| זִיוֹ֣הִי | brightness his | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| שְׁנ֔וֹהִי | they changed him | Verb qal perfect third person masculine plural, suffix |
| וְרַעיֹנֹ֖הִי | and thoughts his | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| יְבַהֲלוּנֵּ֑הּ | they alarmed him | Verb piel imperfect third person masculine plural, suffix |
| וְקִטְרֵ֤י | and [the] joints of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| חַרְצֵהּ֙ | loin[s] his | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| מִשְׁתָּרַ֔יִן | [were] loosened | Verb masculine plural |
| וְאַ֨רְכֻבָּתֵ֔הּ | and knees his | Conjunction, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| דָּ֥א | this [one] | Particle |
| לְדָ֖א | to this [one] | Preposition, particle |
| נָֽקְשָֽׁן׃ | [were] knocking | Verb, Qal, participle (active) feminine plural |
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| BSB | his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. |
| KJV | Then the king’s countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. |
| ASV | Then the king’s countenance was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. |
| YLT | then the king's countenance hath changed, and his thoughts do trouble him, and the joints of his loins are loosed, and his knees are smiting one against another. |
| WEB | Then the king’s face was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his thighs were loosened, and his knees struck one against another. |
| BBE | Then the colour went from the king's face, and he was troubled by his thoughts; strength went from his body, and his knees were shaking. |
Where they part company is שְׁנ֔וֹהִי — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with two subordinate clauses that detail the cause and effect of the king's fear.
8 commentators on this verse
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verbנְקַשׁ
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3 of 13 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Daniel 5:6
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Context — The King's Alarmgenerated
Daniel 5:6 describes the king's reaction to a mysterious hand writing on the wall during a feast. His face turned pale, indicating fear and dread, and his thoughts troubled him to the point where he lost his physical strength. This moment highlights the impact of fear on a powerful ruler, as seen in the context of the preceding and following verses where the king seeks answers from his wise men.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 5:9 | Then King Belshazzar became even more terrified, his face grew even more pale, and his nobles were bewildered. |
| 2 | Daniel 2:1 | In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him. |
| 3 | Daniel 3:19 | At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual, |
| 4 | Job 15:20–27 | A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. |
| 5 | Job 20:19–27 | For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 19 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁנ֔וֹהִי, she.No.higenerated
The word שְׁנ֔וֹהִי (*she.No.hi*) is a verb in the perfect tense, third person masculine plural, meaning 'they changed' or 'they altered.' It indicates a transformation or alteration, which in this context refers to the king's state of mind and physical condition as he reacts to the alarming event.
This verb is derived from the root שָׁנָא (*shanah*), which means to change or alter. The usage here emphasizes the king's sudden shift from confidence to fear, reflecting the profound effect of the supernatural occurrence on him.
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 has changed, which aligns with the KJV and ASV that also emphasize the alteration in the king's demeanor.
Where translations differ is in the rendering of שְׁנ֔וֹהִי. The KJV and ASV use changed, while the WEB opts for alarmed, highlighting the emotional response rather than a physical change.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb governing the sentence is יְבַהֲלוּנֵּ֑הּ, they alarmed him, which drives the action of the sentence. The structure includes several clauses that describe the king's physical and emotional state, emphasizing the cause-and-effect relationship between his thoughts and his bodily reactions.
The sentence's order places emphasis on the king's face growing pale and the subsequent physical reactions, illustrating the hierarchy of his response to fear.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שְׁנ֔וֹהִי with the Greek word ἠλλοιώθη, meaning 'was changed.' This choice indicates a focus on the transformation of the king's state, aligning with the Hebrew's emphasis on the alteration of his condition due to fear.
This translation reflects an interpretation that highlights the king's change in demeanor rather than just a physical alteration, suggesting a deeper emotional disturbance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 5:6 tells us that the king's face turned pale, and he was so alarmed by his thoughts that he lost his strength, causing his knees to knock together. This reaction illustrates how fear can overpower even the mightiest of rulers.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The king was alarmed by the mysterious writing on the wall, which he could not understand, leading to a physical and emotional response.
The king's transformation from confidence to fear shows how sudden and overwhelming fear can be, affecting both mind and body.
His pale face and knocking knees signify a loss of control and strength in the face of an unknown threat.
The king's response teaches us about the human experience of fear and how it can lead to vulnerability, regardless of one's status.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How do I respond when faced with fear or uncertainty in my life?
- What are some ways I can find strength in moments of panic or alarm?
- How can this verse help me understand the impact of fear on decision-making?
- In what situations have I felt overwhelmed, and how did I cope with it?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 5:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThen the kings countenance changed,.... Or, "his brightness" (l); his ruddy countenance, his florid looks, his gay airs; all his jollity and mirth, that appeared in his face, were changed into
Read John Gill on Daniel 5 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThen the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 5 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHis cheerful countenance was turned to paleness, fear and horror had quite blasted the majesty of his face, like an eclipse of the sun. So soon can the terrors of God shake the loftiest cedars; it is like an earthquake in the bowels. Thus can God terrify the tyrants of the earth, that he who hath the heart of a lion shall utterly melt away. Thus can the Lord spoil the mad mirth of drunken atheists in a moment; when they are in their cups, oh how valiant are they! as the king of Syria, ,19, &c.
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 5 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 5:6 Then the king’ s countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. Ver. 6. Then the king’ s countenance was changed.] How soon is carnal joy extinct, the gallantry of it checked with troubles and terrors! how suddenly is it put out as the fire of thorns! Surely as lightning is followed with rending and roaring; and as comets, when their exhaled matter is wasted, vanish and fill the air with pestilent vapours; so is it here. So that the joints of his loins were loosed.] If a bare citation to judgment were so terrible to this jolly prince, what shall the judgment itself be "Knowing therefore…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 5 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) The king’s countenance was changed.—The effect of the vision on the king changes his whole expression to that of alarm instead of drunken mirth.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 5 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. The king's countenance was changed] Here is a very natural description of fear and terror. 1. The face grows pale; 2. The mind becomes greatly agitated; 3. Pains seize on the lower part of the back and kidneys; 4. A universal tremor takes place, so that the knees smite against each other; 5. And lastly, either a syncope takes place, or the cry of distress is uttered, Daniel 5:7: "The king cried."
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 5 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. countenance] lit. brightness (i.e. healthy freshness and colour): cf. Daniel 4:36. So Daniel 5:9-10; Daniel 7:28. Cf. the Targum (Onk.) of Deuteronomy 34:7, ‘And the glorious brightness of his face was not changed.’ was changed] i.e. grew pale through fear. If the text be correct, the word used can be rendered only ‘was changed for him’ (hence R.V. in him); but the construction which this rendering presupposes, though found occasionally in Hebrew[256], is doubtful in Aramaic. Probably was changed is right, though two letters in the Aram. should be omitted. [256] Ges.-Kautzsch, § 117. 4, Rem. 3.his thoughts alarmed him] Cf. Daniel 4:19. ‘Troubled’ is altogether too weak. the joints of his…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 5 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThen the king’s countenance was changed - The word rendered “countenance” is, in the margin, as in Daniel 5:9, “brightnesses.” The Chaldee word means “brightness, splendor” (זיו zı̂yv), and the
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 5 →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
his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.
Then the king’s face was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his thighs were loosened, and his knees struck one against another.
his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.
Then all the color drained from the king’s face and he became alarmed. The joints of his hips gave way, and his knees began knocking together.
Tyndale line
Then the king’s countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
Then the king’s countenance was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
Then the king’s countenance was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
Then the Kings countenance was changed, and his thoughtes troubled him, so that the ioynts of his loynes were loosed, and his knees smote one against the other.
Strictly literal
Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
then the king's countenance hath changed, and his thoughts do trouble him, and the joints of his loins are loosed, and his knees are smiting one against another.
then the king’s countenance has changed, and his thoughts trouble him, and the joints of his loins are loosed, and his knees are striking against one another.
Then was the king's color changed, and his thoughts troubled him: so that the bands of his loins were loosed, and his knees knocked one against the other.
Then the king's face changed and his thoughts frightened him; his limbs could not support him, and his knees were knocking together.
From the Latin
Then was the king’s countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him: and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees struck one against the other.
Simplified
His face turned pale, and he became very frightened. His legs gave way and his knees knocked together.
Then the colour went from the king's face, and he was troubled by his thoughts; strength went from his body, and his knees were shaking.
Word by word, the decisions they made
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 show a high degree of agreement in this verse, with 10 of the 13 words matched. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain partial text that aligns with the Masoretic Text, indicating consistency across these ancient witnesses.
אֱדַ֤יִן מַלְכָּא֙ זִיוֹ֣הִי שְׁנ֔וֹהִי וְרַעיֹנֹ֖הִי יְבַהֲלוּנֵּ֑הּ וְקִטְרֵ֤י חַרְצֵהּ֙ מִשְׁתָּרַ֔יִן וְאַ֨רְכֻבָּתֵ֔הּ דָּ֥א לְדָ֖א נָֽקְשָֽׁן׃
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.
[אדין] [מלכ] [א] [זיו׳הי] [שנו׳הי] ורעינו׳הי יבהלונ׳ה [וקטרי] חלצ׳ה משתרין [וארכבת׳ה] [דא] [לדא] [נקשן]
3 words on the leather — 1 partly restored, 10 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Daniel 5:6
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.
The Hebrew word אֱדַ֫יִן (*edayin*) is an Aramaic adverb meaning 'then' or 'thereupon.' It indicates a point in time, often used to refer to a sequence of events. The entries suggest it is derived from the word for 'then' in Hebrew, אָז (*az*).
אֱדַ֫יִן 57 adv. then, thereupon
base
H116 אֱדַ֫יִן
116 'edayin ed-ah'-yin
(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time):--now,
that time, then.
אֱדַ֫יִן (e.da.yin) — then.
then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time
Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
AD — AdverbAD
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
ANcbsd/Ta — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
King
Is in Scripture very generally used to denote one invested with authority, whether extensive or limited. There were thirty-one kings in Canaan (Josh. 12:9, 24), whom Joshua subdued. Adonibezek subdued seventy kings (Judg. 1:7). In the New Testament the Roman emperor is spoken of as a king (1 Pet. 2:13, 17); and Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch, is also called a king (Matt. 14:9; Mark 6:22).
This title is applied to God (1 Tim. 1:17), and to Christ, the Son of God (1 Tim. 6:15, 16;
"a chief ruler, one invested with supreme authority over a nation, tribe or country." --Webster. In the Bible the word does not necessarily imply great power or great extent of country. Many persons are called kings whom we should rather call chiefs or leaders. The word is applied in the Bible to God as the sovereign and ruler of the universe, and to Christ the Son of God as the head and governor of the Church. The Hebrews were ruled by a king during a period of about 500 years previous to the destruction of Jerusalem, B.C. 586. The immediate occasion of the substitution of a regal form of government for that of judges seems to have been the siege of Jabesh-gilead by Nahash king of the Ammonites. (1 Samuel 11:1; 12:12) The conviction seems to have forced itself on the Israelites that they could not resist their formidable neighbor…
זִיו (ziv) refers to brightness or splendor. It conveys a sense of cheerfulness and is associated with a radiant countenance. The word is linked to the Aramaic form corresponding to another Hebrew term. Overall, it emphasizes a quality of light or brilliance.
[זִיו] n.m. brightness, splendour
base
H2122 זִיו
2122 ziyv zeev
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2099; (figuratively)
cheerfulness:--brightness, countenance.
see HEBREW for 02099
זִיו (ziv) — splendor.
brightness, splendour
Adj | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixANcmpc/Sp3ms
שְׁנָא (shna') means to change or be altered, with various forms indicating different aspects of change, such as transformation or frustration. The word appears in Aramaic and is related to the Hebrew word for change, שָׁנָה (shanah). It encompasses a range of meanings from simple alteration to more complex transformations.
[שְׁנָא] vb. change
Pe. intrans. change, be changed
Pa. trans. change
Ithpa. be changed
Haph. trans. change, alter
base
H8133 שְׁנָא
8133 shna' shen-aw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8132:--alter, change, (be)
diverse.
see HEBREW for 08132
שְׁנָא (she.na) — to change.
1) to change, be altered, be changed
1a) (P'al) to change, be changed
1b) (Pael) to change, transform, frustrate
1b1) different (participle)
1c) (Ithpael) to be changed
1d) (Aphel) to change, alter
Adj | Suff — Verb qal perfect third person masculine plural · suffixAVqp3mp/Sp3ms
רַעְיוֹן (ra'yown) refers to a mental conception or thought, derived from the Aramaic root related to striving. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning as a form of cogitation or mental grasp.
[רַעְיוֹן] n.m. thought
base
H7476 רַעְיוֹן
7476 ra`yown rah-yone'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7475; a grasp. i.e. (figuratively)
mental conception:--cogitation, thought.
see HEBREW for 07475
רַעְיוֹן (ra.yon) — thought.
thought
Aramaic of ra.yon (רַעְיוֹן "striving" H7475)
Adj | N-mp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixAC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
בְּהַל (behal) is a verb that primarily means to alarm or dismay. It can also imply hastening or being in a hurry. The entries indicate that it has forms in different stems, such as Pual and Ithpa'al, which convey nuances of fright and urgency.
[בְּהַל] vb. Pa. alarm, dismay
Hithpe. hasten
Hithpa. was greatly alarmed.
base
H927 בְּהַל
927 bhal be-hal'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 926; to terrify, hasten:--in
haste, trouble.
see HEBREW for 0926
בְּהַל (be.hal) — to dismay.
1) (Pual) to frighten, alarm, dismay
2) (Ithpa'al) to hurry, hasten
3) (Ithpa'al) alarmed (part.)
Adj | Suff — Verb piel imperfect third person masculine plural · suffixAVpi3mp/Sp3ms
קְטַר (qtar) refers to a joint or knot, and can also signify a problem or doubt in a figurative sense. The word is linked to both physical joints, like those in the hip, and abstract difficulties. It appears in various contexts, suggesting a range of meanings from the literal to the metaphorical.
[קְטַר] n.m. joint, knot
base
H7001 קְטַר
7001 qtar ket-ar'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 7000; a knot (as tied
up), i.e. (figuratively) a riddle; also a vertebra (as if a
knot):--doubt, joint.
see HEBREW for 07000
קְטַר (qe.tar) — joint.
1) knot, joint, problem
1a) joints (of the hip)
1b) difficulties, doubts (fig)
AC/Ncmpc — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructAC/Ncmpc
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…
חֲרַץ (charats) refers to the 'loin' or 'hip,' indicating a part of the body associated with strength. The term appears in the context of Aramaic, with a specific reference in Daniel 5:6. The entries consistently emphasize its anatomical meaning without significant disagreement.
[חֲרַץ] n.[m.] loin;—sf. Dn 5:6
ref
H2783 חֲרַץ
2783 charats khar-ats'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 2782 in the sense of
vigor; the loin (as the seat of strength):--loin.
see HEBREW for 02782
חֲרַץ (cha.rats) — loin.
loin, hip, hip joint
Adj | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffixANcbsc/Sp3ms
שְׁרָא (shre') is an Aramaic verb meaning to loosen or free. It encompasses a range of actions such as beginning, abiding, and figuratively unraveling. The entries suggest it can also imply residing or unloading beasts. Notably, the Brown-Driver-Briggs entry mentions a specific usage related to fear where joints are loosened.
[שְׁרָא] vb. 1. loosen. 2. abide
Pe.
loosen
abide
Pa. begin
Hithpa. joints were loosened (in fear).
base
H8271 שְׁרָא, שְׁרֵא
8271 shre' sher-ay'
(Aramaic) a root corresponding to that of 8293; to free,
separate; figuratively, to unravel, commence; by implication
(of unloading beasts) to reside:--begin, dissolve, dwell,
loose.
see HEBREW for 08293
שְׁרָא (she.re) — to loose.
1) to loosen, abide, begin
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to loosen
1a2) to abide (from loosing girths for camp)
1b) (Pael) to begin, open
1c) (Ithpael) to be loosened
Adj — Verb masculine pluralAVMrmpa
אַרְכֻבָּה (arkubah) means 'knee' in Aramaic, derived from a root related to bending the knee. It appears in the plural form in Daniel 5:6. The entries consistently define it as 'knee' without significant disagreement.
[אַרְכֻבָּה] n.f. id. [xb.am.ab];—pl. sf. Dn 5:6
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H755 אַרְכֻבָּה, אַרְכֻבָה
755 'arkubah ar-koo-baw'
(Aramaic) from an unused root corresponding to 7392 (in the
sense of bending the knee); the knee:--knee.
see HEBREW for 07392
אַרְכֻבָּה (ar.khu.vah) — knee.
knee
Aramaic of av.rekh (אַבְרֵךְ "to bow" H0086)
Adj | N-fp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixAC/Ncfpc/Sp3ms
דָּא (da) is an Aramaic word meaning 'this' and is used to indicate one thing in relation to another. It corresponds to the Hebrew word for 'this' and is noted in various contexts, though specific Old Testament references are not provided.
דָּא demonstr.pr.f. this
base
H1668 דָּא
1668 da' daw
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2088; this:--one..another, this.
see HEBREW for 02088
דָּא (da) — this.
this, one ... to ... another
Aramaic of geh (גֵּה "this" H1454)
Adj — ParticleATm
wun.
See NUMBER.
דָּא (da) is an Aramaic word meaning 'this' and is used to indicate one thing in relation to another. It corresponds to the Hebrew word for 'this' and is noted in various contexts, though specific Old Testament references are not provided.
דָּא demonstr.pr.f. this
base
H1668 דָּא
1668 da' daw
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2088; this:--one..another, this.
see HEBREW for 02088
דָּא (da) — this.
this, one ... to ... another
Aramaic of geh (גֵּה "this" H1454)
AR/Tm — Preposition · particleAR/Tm
wun.
See NUMBER.
[נְקַשׁ] vb. knock;—Pe. Dn 5:6
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H5368 נְקַשׁ
5368 nqash nek-ash'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5367; but used in the sense of
5362; to knock:--smote.
see HEBREW for 05367
see HEBREW for 05362
נְקַשׁ (ne.qash) — to knock.
(P'al) to knock (of knees)
Aramaic of na.qaph (נָקַף "to strike" H5362A)
AVqrfpa — Verb · Qal · participle (active) feminine pluralAVqrfpa