Daniel 6:1 — Word Study
WLCשְׁפַר֙ קֳדָ֣ם דָּרְיָ֔וֶשׁ וַהֲקִים֙ עַל־ מַלְכוּתָ֔א לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֖א מְאָ֣ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֑ין דִּ֥י לֶהֱוֹ֖ן בְּכָל־ מַלְכוּתָֽא׃
BSADariusDârᵉyâvêsh [the king, a title for Persian kings]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| שְׁפַר֙ | it seemed good | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| קֳדָ֣ם | before | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| דָּרְיָ֔וֶשׁ | Darius | Noun proper masculine |
| וַהֲקִים֙ | and he appointed | Conjunction, verb hiphil perfect third person masculine singular |
| עַל־ | over | Preposition |
| מַלְכוּתָ֔א | kingdom the | Noun common feminine singular determined, particle |
| לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֖א | the object marker satraps the | Preposition, noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| מְאָ֣ה | one hundred | |
| וְעֶשְׂרִ֑ין | and twenty | Conjunction |
| דִּ֥י | who | Conjunction |
| לֶהֱוֹ֖ן | they will be | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| בְּכָל־ | over all | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| מַלְכוּתָֽא׃ | kingdom the | Noun common feminine singular determined, particle |
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| BSB | Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, |
| KJV | It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; |
| ASV | It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom; |
| YLT | It hath been good before Darius, and he hath established over the kingdom satraps — a hundred and twenty — that they may be throughout the whole kingdom, |
| WEB | It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred twenty local governors, who should be throughout the whole kingdom; |
| BBE | Darius was pleased to put over the kingdom a hundred and twenty captains, who were to be all through the kingdom; |
Where they part company is שְׁפַר֙ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by a purpose clause that explains the action taken by Darius.
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Deep Study — Daniel 6:1
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Context — The Administration of Dariusgenerated
Daniel 6:1 describes how Darius, the king, chose to appoint 120 satraps to govern his vast kingdom. This decision was part of a broader administrative strategy to maintain control and ensure effective governance. The following verses elaborate on the roles and responsibilities of these officials, including Daniel's significant position among them, as seen in Daniel 6:2.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 5:31 | and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 2:14 | or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. |
| 3 | Exodus 18:21–22 | Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. |
| 4 | Esther 1:1 | This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁפַר֙, she.Fargenerated
The verb שְׁפַר (shephar) means 'it seemed good' or 'to be acceptable.' It is a perfect tense verb in the Qal stem, indicating a completed action or state. This word conveys Darius's approval of the decision to appoint governors, suggesting that he found the action pleasing or fitting.
In this context, the use of שְׁפַר emphasizes the king's authority and the importance of his decisions in the realm of governance. It reflects the administrative practices of the time, where the approval of the king was crucial for any significant appointments.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase it pleased to convey Darius's approval.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb שְׁפַר֙ governs the main clause, indicating Darius's decision. The structure is straightforward, with a subject-verb-object format that clearly presents the action taken by the king.
The prepositional phrases following the main verb provide context for the appointment, detailing the number of satraps and their jurisdiction over the kingdom, emphasizing the extent of Darius's governance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שְׁפַר֙ as καὶ (kai), which means 'and.' This choice does not capture the nuance of Darius's approval but rather connects the action to the subsequent narrative.
This indicates a more narrative-driven approach in the Greek translation, focusing on the flow of events rather than the king's sentiment regarding the appointment.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 6:1 tells us that Darius, the king, decided to appoint 120 satraps to govern his kingdom. This decision reflects his strategy for effective administration, as he aimed to ensure that the kingdom was well-managed.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates that Darius found the decision to appoint satraps to be a good and acceptable choice for managing his kingdom.
Darius appointed 120 satraps to ensure effective governance over his vast kingdom, delegating authority to trusted officials.
Daniel was one of the three administrators overseeing the satraps, indicating his high rank and trustworthiness in Darius's administration.
This verse sets the stage for the challenges Daniel would face in his position, highlighting the political dynamics and the jealousy of other officials.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I recognize and appreciate the leadership decisions made in my own community?
- How can I apply the principles of effective governance seen in this verse to my own responsibilities?
- What qualities do I admire in leaders, and how can I embody those qualities in my own life?
- How can I support those in leadership positions to ensure they make wise and beneficial decisions?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators reference this verse to discuss the significance of Daniel's role and the governance of Darius, highlighting the spiritual implications of leadership decisions.
Daniel received the Holy Spirit and therefore prophesied. So, too, the king promoted him because he had the grace of the Spirit.Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →
Verse 1. "It pleased Darius to appoint over his kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, that they might be throughout his whole kingdom;Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →
We need to take notice that previously the Babylonians, that is, their princes, had used trickery in their jealousy of Daniel to destroy Daniel and his companions and had persuaded Nebuchadnezzar to build the golden statue and to order…Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 6:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIt pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes,.... This is the same Darius mentioned in the latter part of the preceding chapter; who, as soon as he took the kingdom of
Read John Gill on Daniel 6 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIt pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; Darius.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 6 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 6:1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;Ver. 1. It pleased Darius.] Chald., Pulchrum fuit coram Dario. Order, he knew, must be observed, or the kingdom could not continue; himself also was old, and needed assistants. It was honour and work enough for him illos iudicare quos constituit iudices aliorum to appoint others to judge also - as Petr. Blesensis saith that our Henry II did - to judge those whom he had made judges of others. The great Turk doth so to this day, whence few of his grandees, his viziers especially, or chief officers, die in their beds. An hundred and twenty princes.] For his one hundred and…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 6 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersVI. (1) Princes.—See Excursus A. The LXX. make the number 127, so as to agree with Esther 1:1.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 6 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleCHAPTER VI Darius the Median, who succeeded Belshazzar in the kingdom of Babylon, having heard of Daniel's extraordinary wisdom and understanding, constitutes him the chief of the three presidents who were over the whole empire, and purposed also to make him prime minister or viceroy, 1-3. This great partiality of the king towards a stranger of Jewish extraction, and who had been carried captive into Chaldea, raised up a great many enemies to Daniel; and a scheme was even contrived by the presidents and princes to ruin him, 4-15; which succeeded so far that he was cast into a den of lions, but was miraculously delivered, 16-23. Darius, who was greatly displeased with himself for having been…
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1. an hundred and twenty satraps] see on Daniel 3:2. No other notice of this organization has come down to us. The Persian empire was first organised into provinces under ‘satraps’ by Darius Hystaspis (522–485 b.c.); and then the satrapies were only 20 in number (Herod. iii. 89[264]). The statement, upon independent grounds, is not probable; and if it is true that there was no king ‘Darius the Mede,’ some error or confusion must manifestly underlie it. It may have been suggested by the 127 provinces, into which, according to Esther 1:1; Esther 8:9, the Persian empire was divided under Xerxes. [264] The Behistun Inscription; of Darius (col. i. par. 6) enumerates 23 provinces; the later…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 6 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleIt pleased Darius to set over the kingdom - Evidently over the kingdom of Babylon, now united to that of Media and Persia.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 6 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE FATE OF A MAN UNDER ANOTHER WORLD-KINGDOM.1. Princes — Rather, as R.V., “satraps.” As to the number of satraps the Greek has one hundred and twenty-seven and Josephus gives the number as three hundred and sixty.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Daniel 6 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom,
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred twenty local governors, who should be throughout the whole kingdom;
Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom,
It seemed like a good idea to Darius to appoint over the kingdom 120 satraps who would be in charge of the entire kingdom.
Tyndale line
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom;
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty satraps, which should be throughout the whole kingdom;
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty princes, who should be over the whole kingdom;
It pleased Darius to set ouer the kingdome an hundreth and twentie gouernours, which should be ouer the whole kingdome,
Strictly literal
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be in all the kingdom;
It hath been good before Darius, and he hath established over the kingdom satraps — a hundred and twenty — that they may be throughout the whole kingdom,
It has been good before Darius, and he has established over the kingdom satraps—one hundred and twenty—that they may be throughout the whole kingdom,
(6:2) Darius deemed it proper, and he set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty lieutenants, who should be over all the kingdom;
It pleased Darius to appoint over the kingdom 120 provincial governors who would rule over all the kingdom.
From the Latin
It seemed good to Darius, and he appointed over the kingdom a hundred and twenty governors to be over his whole kingdom.
Simplified
Darius decided it would be good to place the kingdom under the control of one hundred and twenty provincial governors.
Darius was pleased to put over the kingdom a hundred and twenty captains, who were to be all through the kingdom;
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 shows a consistent reading of שְׁפַר֙ and the surrounding words. The Septuagint matches only 6 out of the 13 words, indicating some divergence in translation, particularly in the expression of Darius's approval.
שְׁפַר֙ קֳדָ֣ם דָּרְיָ֔וֶשׁ וַהֲקִים֙ עַל־ מַלְכוּתָ֔א לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֖א מְאָ֣ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֑ין דִּ֥י לֶהֱוֹ֖ן בְּכָל־ מַלְכוּתָֽא׃
6 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
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Lexicons — every word in Daniel 6:1
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.
שְׁפַר vb. be fair, seemly
base
H8232 שְׁפַר
8232 shphar shef-ar'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8231; to be beautiful:--be
acceptable, please, + think good.
see HEBREW for 08231
שְׁפַר (she.phar) — to acceptable.
1) to be fair, be seemly, seem good, seem pleasing
1a) (P'al) to seem good, be acceptable
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularAVqp3ms
good (Tobh, Tubh, yaTabh; agathos, agathon, kalos, kalon): In English "good" is used in various senses, most of which are represented in the Bible.
(1) In the Old Testament the commonest word is Tobh, occurring very frequently and translated in a great variety of ways. Of the different shades of meaning, which frequently run into each other, the following may be distinguished:
(a) Possessing desirable qualities, beneficial, agreeable, e.g. "good for food" (Ge 2:9); "We will do thee good" (Nu 10:29); Who will show us any good?" (Ps 4:6); "good tidings of good" (Isa 52:7).
קֳדָם (qodam) primarily means 'before' or 'in front of.' It is used in various contexts, including indicating position or time. The entries indicate its Aramaic roots and its connection to another Hebrew word, קָדַם (H6924). Daniel 7:13 is specifically noted for its use.
[קֳדָם] 42 prep. before
base
H6925 קֳדָם, קְדָם
6925 qodam kod-awm'
(Aramaic) or qdam (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:l3) {ked-awm'};
corresponding to 6924; before:--before, X from, X I
(thought), X me, + of, X it pleased, presence.
see HEBREW for 0l3
see HEBREW for 06924
קֳדָם (qo.dam) — before.
1) before, in front of
1a) before
1b) from before
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
be-for': The translation of a great variety of Hebrew and Greek words. "Haran died before (the English Revised Version "in the presence of," literally "before the face of") his father Terah" (Ge 11:28). To be "before" God is to enjoy His favor (Ps 31:22). "The Syrians before" (Isa 9:12 the Revised Version, margin "on the east," as "behind," owing to the position of Canaan, relative to Syria, implies the west).
דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ (daryavesh) refers to 'Darius,' a name associated with several historical figures, particularly during the time of the Exile and Return. The entries identify Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, and Darius the son of Hystaspes, among others. The name means 'lord' and is first mentioned in Ezra 4:5 and Daniel 5:31.
דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ 15 n.pr.m.
Darius Hystaspis
‘Darius the Mede’
base
H1868 דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ, דָּֽרְיָוֵשׁ
1868 Daryavesh daw-reh-yaw-vaysh'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1867:--Darius.
see HEBREW for 01867
דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ (dar.ya.vesh) — Darius.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.4.5
Aramaic of dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867H)
§ Darius = "lord"
1) Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, king of the Chaldeans, who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom on the death of Belshazzar; probably the same as "Astyages" the last king of the Medes (538 BC) (same as dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867) (1))
2) Darius, the son of Hystaspes, the founder of the Perso-Arian dynasty (521 BC) (same as (2))
3) Darius II or Darius III
3a) Darius II, Nothus (Ochus) was king of Persia during the time of Nehemiah (424/3-405/4 BC). Darius II is the most probable because he is mentioned by Nehemiah and ruled during the time of Nehemiah
Adj | N-proper — Noun proper masculineANpm
da-ri'-us: The name of three or four kings mentioned in the Old Testament. In the original Persian it is spelled "Darayavaush"; in Babylonian, usually "Dariamush"; in Susian(?), "Tariyamaush"; in Egyptian "Antaryuash"; on Aramaic inscriptions, d-r-y-h-w-sh or d-r-y-w-h-w-sh; in Hebrew, dareyawesh; in Greek, Dareios; in Latin, "Darius." In meaning it is probably connected with the new Persian word Dara, "king." Herodotus says it means in Greek, Erxeies, coercitor, "restrainer," "compeller," "commander."
(1) Darius the Mede (Da 6:1; 11:1) was the son of Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of the seed of the Medes (Da 9:1). He received the government of Belshazzar the Chaldean upon the death of that prince (Da 5:30,31; 6:1), and was made king over…
Darius
The holder or supporter, the name of several Persian kings. (1.) Darius the Mede (Dan. 11:1), “the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes” (9:1). On the death of Belshazzar the Chaldean he “received the kingdom” of Babylon as viceroy from Cyrus. During his brief reign (B.C. 538-536) Daniel was promoted to the highest dignity (Dan. 6:1, 2); but on account of the malice of his enemies he was cast into the den of lions. After his miraculous escape, a decree was issued by Darius enjoining “reverence for the God of Daniel” (6:26). This king was probably the “Astyages” of the Greek historians. Nothing can, however, be with certainty affirmed regarding him. Some are of opinion that the name “Darius” is simply a name of office, equivalent to “governor,” and that the “Gobryas” of…
(lord), the name of several kings of Media and Persia. DARIUS THE MEDE, (Daniel 6:1; 11:1) "the son of Ahasuerus," (Daniel 9:1) who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom ont he death of Belshazzar, being then sixty-two years old. (Daniel 5:31; 9:1) (B.C. 538.) Only one year of his reign is mentioned, (Daniel 9:1; 11:1) but that was of great importance for the Jews. Daniel was advanced by the king to the highest dignity, (Daniel 6:1) ff., and in his reign was cast into the lions’ den. Dan. 6. This Darius is probably the same as "Astyages," the last king of the Medes. DARIUS, the son of Hystaspes the founder of the Perso-Arian…
1. DARIUS THE MEDE
Da 5:31 9:1 11:1, was son of Astyages king of the Medes, and brother of Mandane mother of Cyrus, and of Amyit the mother of Evil-merodach and grandmother of Belshazzar: thus he was uncle, by the mother’s side, to Evil-merodach and to Cyrus. The Hebrew generally calls him Darius; the Septuagint, Artaxerxes; and Xenophon, Cyaxares. Darius dethroned Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans, and occupied the throne till his death two years after, when it reverted to the illustrious Cyrus. In his reign Daniel was cast into the lion’s den, Da 6:1-28.
2. DARIUS HYSTASPIS
Spoken of in Ezr 4:1-7:28, Haggai, and Zechariah, as the king who renewed the permission to rebuild the temple, given to the Jews by Cyrus and afterwards…
קוּם (qum) means to rise or stand, and encompasses a range of actions such as establishing, appointing, and enduring. It can denote both physical rising and figurative actions like coming on the scene or being made to stand. The entries reflect various grammatical forms, including P'al, Pael, Aphel, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
[קוּם] vb. arise, stand
Pe.
lit. arise
fig. = come on the scene of history
arise (out of inaction), and build
stand
Pa. set up, establish an ordinance
Haph.
set up
lift up one side
establish
appoint
Hoph. be made to stand
base
H6966 קוּם
6966 quwm koom
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6965:--appoint, establish, make,
raise up self, (a-)rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up).
see HEBREW for 06965
קוּם (qum) — to stand: rise.
: rise/get_going
1) to arise, stand
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to arise from
1a2) to come on the scene (fig)
1a3) to arise (out of inaction)
1a4) to stand
1a5) to endure
1b) (Pael) to set up, establish
1c) (Aphel)
1c1) to set up
1c2) to lift up
1c3) to establish
1c4) to appoint
1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand
קוּם (qum) — to stand: raise.
: raise
1) to arise, stand
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to arise from
1a2) to come on the scene (fig)
1a3) to arise (out of inaction)
1a4) to stand
1a5) to endure
1b) (Pael) to set up, establish
1c) (Aphel)
1c1) to set up
1c2) to lift up
1c3) to establish
1c4) to appoint
1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand
קוּם (qum) — to stand: establish.
: establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix
1) to arise, stand
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to arise from
1a2) to come on the scene (fig)
1a3) to arise (out of inaction)
1a4) to stand
1a5) to endure
1b) (Pael) to set up, establish
1c) (Aphel)
AC/Vhp3ms — Conjunction · verb hiphil perfect third person masculine singularAC/Vhp3ms
עַל (al) is a preposition meaning 'upon,' 'over,' or 'against.' It covers a range of uses, including direction, comparison, and causation. The entries indicate it can express relationships concerning location, purpose, or authority. There is a note that it corresponds to the Aramaic term related to another Hebrew word, עַל (H5921), but no significant disagreement among lexicons is noted.
עַל prep. upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
base
H5922 עַל
5922 `al al
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5921:--about, against,
concerning, for, (there-)fore, from, in, X more, of, (there-,
up-)on, (in-)to, + why with.
see HEBREW for 05921
עַל (al) — since.
1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of
1b) over (with verbs of ruling)
1c) above, beyond (in comparison)
1d) to, against (of direction)
AR — PrepositionAR
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)
ANcfsd/Ta — Noun common feminine singular determined · particleANcfsd/Ta
אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין (i.e., *achashdarpan*) refers to satraps, which are governors of Persian provinces. The term is derived from the Aramaic word for satrap and is pluralized in the entries. It corresponds to the singular term found in H323, which also means prince.
[אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין] n.m.pl. satraps
base
H324 אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין, אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן
324 'achashdarpan akh-ash-dar-pan'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 323:--prince.
see HEBREW for 0323
אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין (a.chash.dar.pan) — satrap.
satrap, a governor of a Persian province
Aramaic of a.chash.dar.pan (אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן "satrap" H0323)
AR/Ncmpd/Ta — Preposition · noun common masculine plural determined · particleAR/Ncmpd/Ta
sa'-traps, sat'-raps ('achashdarpenim, Ezr 8:36; Es 3:12; 8:9; 9:3, the King James Version "lieutenants"; Da 3:2,3,27; 6:1 ff, the King James Version "princes"): The viceroys or vassal rulers to whom was entrusted the government of the provinces in the Persian empire. The word answers to the Old Persian khshathrapavan, "protectors of the realm."
מְאָה (me.ah) means 'hundred' in Hebrew and is used to denote the number one hundred. It is also noted as an Aramaic term corresponding to another Hebrew word for 'hundred' (H3967). The entries consistently define it without significant disagreement.
מְאָה n.f. hundred
base
H3969 מְאָה
3969 ma'ah meh-aw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3967:--hundred.
see HEBREW for 03967
מְאָה (me.ah) — hundred.
hundred, one hundred
Aramaic of me.ah (מֵאָה "hundred" H3967)
AAcbsa — AAcbsa
hun'-dred (me'-ah; hekaton).
See NUMBER.
עֶשְׂרִין n.pl.indecl. twenty;—Dn 6:2
ref
H6243 עֶשְׂרִין
6243 `esriyn es-reen'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6242:--twenty.
see HEBREW for 06242
עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin) — twenty.
twenty
Aramaic of es.rim (עֶשְׂרִים "twenty" H6242)
AC/Acbsa — ConjunctionAC/Acbsa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.
דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.
דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because
base
H1768 דִּי
1768 diy dee
(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative
conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial
phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +
now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what
(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.
see HEBREW for 01668
דִּי (di) — that.
part of relation
1) who, which, that
mark of genitive
2) that of, which belongs to, that
conj
3) that, because
AC — ConjunctionAC
הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.
הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be
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H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be
1934 hava' hav-aw'
(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;
to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially
in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came
(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +
have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +
see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +
would.
see HEBREW for 01933
הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.
1) to come to pass, become, be
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to come to pass
1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be
1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)
1a3) to be
AVqi3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralAVqi3mp
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses meanings such as every, any, and none. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, indicating totality or completeness.
כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all
base
H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־
3606 kol kole
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3605:--all, any, + (forasmuch) as,
+ be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there
(where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole.
see HEBREW for 03605
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, whole, the whole
1a) the whole of, all
1b) every, any, none
AR/Ncbsc — Preposition · noun common both singular constructAR/Ncbsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
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)
ANcfsd/Ta — Noun common feminine singular determined · particleANcfsd/Ta