Daniel 6:2 — Word Study
WLCוְעֵ֤לָּא מִנְּהוֹן֙ סָרְכִ֣ין תְּלָתָ֔א דִּ֥י דָנִיֵּ֖אל חַֽד־ מִנְּה֑וֹן דִּֽי־ לֶהֱוֹ֞ן אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א אִלֵּ֗ין יָהֲבִ֤ין לְהוֹן֙ טַעְמָ֔א וּמַלְכָּ֖א לָֽא־ לֶהֱוֵ֥א נָזִֽק׃
BSAsatrapsʼăchashdarpan [governors, princes]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְעֵ֤לָּא | and above | Conjunction, adverb |
| מִנְּהוֹן֙ | more than them | Preposition, suffix |
| סָרְכִ֣ין | overseers | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| תְּלָתָ֔א | three | |
| דִּ֥י | whom | Conjunction |
| דָנִיֵּ֖אל | Daniel | Noun proper masculine |
| חַֽד־ | [was] one | |
| מִנְּה֑וֹן | of them | Preposition, suffix |
| דִּֽי־ | whom | Conjunction |
| לֶהֱוֹ֞ן | they will be | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א | satraps the | Noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| אִלֵּ֗ין | these | Particle |
| יָהֲבִ֤ין | giving | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine plural |
| לְהוֹן֙ | to them | Preposition, suffix |
| טַעְמָ֔א | report the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| וּמַלְכָּ֖א | and king the | Conjunction, noun common both singular determined, particle |
| לָֽא־ | not | Particle |
| לֶהֱוֵ֥א | he will be | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| נָזִֽק׃ | suffering injury | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
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| BSB | and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. |
| KJV | And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage. |
| ASV | and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage. |
| YLT | and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss. |
| WEB | and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these local governors might give account to them, and that the king should suffer no loss. |
| BBE | And over them were three chief rulers, of whom Daniel was one; and the captains were to be responsible to the chief rulers, so that the king might undergo no loss. |
All translations agree on the essential meaning of the roles of the administrators and satraps.
The structure of the sentence emphasizes the hierarchy of administration and the purpose behind the appointments.
8 commentators on this verse
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1 of 19 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Daniel 6:2
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Administration of Dariusgenerated
Daniel 6:2 describes how King Darius organized his kingdom by appointing 120 satraps to govern various regions, ensuring that there was a structure in place to maintain order and accountability. Among these satraps, he placed three administrators, with Daniel being one of them, highlighting Daniel's significant role in the administration. This reflects the broader theme of governance and leadership found throughout the book of Daniel, as seen in Daniel 2:48-49.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 2:48–49 | Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. |
| 2 | Daniel 5:16–29 | But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 2:30 | Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. |
| 4 | Proverbs 3:16 | Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. |
| 5 | Matthew 18:23 | Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א, 'a.chash.dar.pe.nai.Ya'generated
The term אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א (achashdarpan) refers to satraps, high-ranking officials in the Persian Empire responsible for governing provinces. This word emphasizes the administrative structure and the authority these officials held.
The plural form indicates multiple satraps, each tasked with overseeing different regions. The role of a satrap was crucial for maintaining order and reporting back to the king, as seen in the context of the verse.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as well as the KJV, ASV, YLT, WEB, and BBE, all of which agree on the essential meaning of the roles of the administrators and satraps.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb לֶהֱוֹ֞ן, they will be, governs the main clause, with several phrases detailing the structure of administration: three administrators, including Daniel, and their accountability to the king.
The sentence structure reflects the hierarchy and the relationships between the different roles, emphasizing the importance of accountability in governance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the term for satraps is rendered as σατράπας, indicating a direct translation of the administrative role. This choice aligns with the understanding of governance in the Greek context, maintaining the significance of the position.
The Greek translation captures the essence of the Aramaic term, suggesting a continuity of meaning across cultures.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 6:2 explains that King Darius appointed three administrators over the satraps to ensure accountability and prevent loss to the kingdom. Daniel was one of these administrators, highlighting his importance in the administration.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
A satrap was a high-ranking governor in the Persian Empire, responsible for overseeing a province and reporting to the king.
Daniel was chosen due to his exceptional abilities and trustworthiness, as noted in the broader context of his character and actions.
The administrators ensured that the satraps were held accountable, maintaining order and preventing loss to the king's treasury.
This verse illustrates the structured approach to governance in the Persian Empire, emphasizing accountability and the significant roles of individuals like Daniel.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made Daniel stand out as an administrator?
- How can we apply the principles of accountability and leadership seen in this verse to our own lives?
- In what ways do you see the importance of structure in leadership within organizations today?
- How does understanding the historical context of governance in Daniel's time enhance your reading of this passage?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Theodoret of Cyrus comments on the governance structure in Daniel 6, noting how rulers often confide less in those closest to their predecessors.
Normally, in fact, those entrusted with kingship or any other rule confide least in the people closest to their predecessors;Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 6:2 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd over these three presidents,.... To whom the hundred and twenty princes were accountable for their conduct, and to whom the people might apply for redress of grievances, if oppressed; perhaps the
Read John Gill on Daniel 6 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 6 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleOf whom Daniel was first: this was Belshazzar’ s promise to Daniel, he should be the third ruler in the kingdom, ,16,29; the first was general of the army, the second president of the palace, the third of the land and provinces.
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 6 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 6:2 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel [was] first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.Ver. 2. And over these three presidents.] Triumviros sive tres rationales. Three to whom the rest should audit and be accountable. And the king should have no damage.] In his rights and in his revenues, which were, saith Herodotus, yearly fourteen thousand five hundred and threescore Euboian talents, raised out of the several satrapies.
Read John Trapp on Daniel 6 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) Three presidents.—See Note on Daniel 5:7. If there had been a triumvirate in Babylon, Darius continued the form of government which he found already existing, and retained Daniel in the official post to which he had been promoted by Belshazzar.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 6 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 2. Three presidents] Each having forty of these presidents accountable to him for their administration. Daniel was first] As being established over that part where was the seat of government. He was confirmed in his offices by Darius.
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2. three presidents] Aram. sârak, prob. a form derived from the Pers. sâr, ‘head,’ ‘chief,’ ‘prince.’ In the O.T. it is found only in this chap. (Daniel 6:2-4; Daniel 6:6-7): in the Targums it stands often for the Heb. shôṭ ?çr, ‘officer,’ as Exodus 5:6; Exodus 5:10; Deuteronomy 1:15; Deuteronomy 20:5; Joshua 1:10; Proverbs 6:7 (‘overseer’). was first] was one: so R.V. rightly. that these satraps might give account unto them] strictly, might be giving account, i.e. might be permanently answerable to them, that the interests and revenues of the king were properly guarded. No such officials are mentioned elsewhere,—except in so far as they may be regarded as the successors of the three…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 6 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAnd over these, three presidents - סרכין sârekı̂yn. This word is found only in the plural. The etymology is uncertain, but its meaning is not doubtful.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 6 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these local governors might give account to them, and that the king should suffer no loss.
and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.
Over them would be three supervisors, one of whom was Daniel. These satraps were accountable to them, so that the king’s interests might not incur damage.
Tyndale line
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage.
And ouer these, three rulers (of whome Daniel was one) that the gouernours might giue accompts vnto them, and the King should haue no domage.
Strictly literal
and over these, three presidents — of whom Daniel was one — to whom these satraps should render account, and that the king should suffer no loss.
and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.
and three presidents higher than they, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.
(6:3) And over these, three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these lieutenants should give accounts unto them, so that the king might suffer no damage.
Over them there were three chief administrators, and Daniel was one of them. These chief administrators were appointed so that they might supervise the provincial governors, so that the king should suffer no loss.
From the Latin
And three princes over them, of whom Daniel was one: that the governors might give an account to them, and the king might have no trouble.
Simplified
Three chief ministers were placed over them to look after the king's interests. Daniel was one of the three.
And over them were three chief rulers, of whom Daniel was one; and the captains were to be responsible to the chief rulers, so that the king might undergo no loss.
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 agreement in the main ideas, though the Septuagint's wording differs slightly. The Masoretic Text provides a clearer picture of the administrative structure, while the Septuagint captures the essence of the roles.
וְעֵ֤לָּא מִנְּהוֹן֙ סָרְכִ֣ין תְּלָתָ֔א דִּ֥י דָנִיֵּ֖אל חַֽד־ מִנְּה֑וֹן דִּֽי־ לֶהֱוֹ֞ן אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א אִלֵּ֗ין יָהֲבִ֤ין לְהוֹן֙ טַעְמָ֔א וּמַלְכָּ֖א לָֽא־ לֶהֱוֵ֥א נָזִֽק׃
8 of the 19 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Daniel 6:2
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.
עֵ֫לָּא adv. above;—Dn 6:3
ref
H5924 עֵ֫לָּא
5924 `ella' ale-law'
(Aramaic) from 5922; above:--over.
see HEBREW for 05922
עֵ֫לָּא (el.la) — above.
above
Aramaic of al (עַל "upon" H5921)
AC/D — Conjunction · adverbAC/D
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.
מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then
base
H4481 מִן
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
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)
AR/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp3mp
סָרֵךְ (sa.rekh) refers to a chief or overseer, indicating a position of authority. The term appears in Aramaic and is associated with leadership roles, such as an emir or president. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to leadership.
[סָרֵךְ] n.m. chief, overseer
base
H5632 סָרֵךְ
5632 carek saw-rake'
(Aramaic) of foreign origin; an emir:--president.
סָרֵךְ (sa.rekh) — chief.
chief, overseer
ANcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteANcmpa
תְּלָת (tlath) is an Aramaic word meaning 'three' and can also refer to 'third' as an ordinal number. It appears in various forms, including תְּלָתָה and תְּלָתָא. The entries consistently highlight its numerical significance.
תְּלָת n.m., תְּלָתָה f., three
base
H8532 תְּלָת, תְּלָתָה, תְּלָתָא
8532 tlath tel-awth'
(Aramaic) masculine tlathah (Aramaic) {tel-aw-thaw'}; or
tlatha (Aramaic) {tel-aw-thaw'}; corresponding to 7969; three
or third:--third, three.
see HEBREW for 07969
תְּלָת (te.lat) — three.
1) three
1a) three (cardinal number)
1b) third (ordinal number)
AAcbsa — AAcbsa
(shalosh; treis).
See NUMBER.
The phrase "three days and three nights," Mt 12:40, was equivalent in Hebrew to the English "three days;" the Jews employing the expression "a day and a night" to denote our "day" of twentyfour hours. Nor did "three days," 1Sa 30:13, literally "this third day," according to their usage, necessarily include the whole of three days, but a part of three days, a continuous period including one whole day of twenty-four hours, and a portion of the day preceding it and the day following it. Compare Ge 7:12,17 1Sa 30:12-13.
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
דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniye'l) refers to the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his interpretations of dreams during the Babylonian exile. His name means 'God is my judge.' Daniel is recognized as the fourth of the major prophets and is also called Belteshazzar. He is first mentioned in Ezra 8:2 and noted for his holiness, as acknowledged by Ezekiel.
דָּנִיֵּאל n.pr.m. Daniel (BH id.)
base
H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל
1841 Daniye'l daw-nee-yale'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1840; Danijel, the Heb.
prophet:--Daniel.
see HEBREW for 01840
דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.2
§ Daniel = "God is my judge"
1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel
1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.
A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1;
ANpm — Noun proper masculineANpm
dan'-yel (daniye'l, dani'-el, "God is my judge"; Daniel):
(1) One of the sons of David (1Ch 3:1).
(2) A Levite of the family of Ithamar (Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6).
(3) A prophet of the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, the hero and author of the Book of Daniel.
1. Early Life:
We know nothing of the early life of Daniel, except what is recorded in the book bearing his name. Here it is said that he was one of the youths of royal or noble seed, who were carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar in the third year of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. These youths were without blemish, well-favored, skillful in all wisdom, endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace. The king commanded to teach them the…
Daniel
God is my judge, or judge of God. (1.) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” (1 Chr. 3:1). He is called also Chileab (2 Sam. 3:3).
(2.) One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the Old Testament as a prophet. His life and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Daniel. He was descended from one of the noble families of Judah (Dan. 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah. At the first deportation of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar (the kingdom of Israel had come to an end nearly a century before), or immediately after his victory over the Egyptians at the second battle of Carchemish, in the fourth year of the reign of…
(judgment of God). The second son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess. (1 Chronicles 3:1) In (2 Samuel 3:3) he is called Chileab. (B.C. about 1051.) The fourth of ’the greater prophets." Nothing is known of his parentage or family. He appears, however, to have been of royal or noble descent, (Daniel 1:3) and to have possessed considerable personal endowments. (Daniel 1:4) He was taken to Babylon in "the third year of Jehoiakim" (B.C. 604), and trained for the king’s service. He was divinely supported in his resolve to abstain from the "king’s meat" for fear of defilement. (Daniel 1:8-16) At the close of his three years…
1. Called Belteshazzar by the Chaldeans, a prophet descended from the royal family of David, who was carried captive to Babylon, when very young, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim king of Judah, B. C. 606. He was chosen, with his three companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, to reside at Nebuchadnezzar’s court, where he received a suitable education, and made great progress in all the sciences of the Chaldeans, but declined to pollute himself by eating provisions from the king’s table, which would often be ceremonially unclean to a Jew, or defiled by some connection with idol-worship. At the end of their three years’ education, Daniel and his companions excelled all others, and received honorable appointments in the royal service. Here Daniel soon displayed his prophetic gifts in interpreting a dream of Nebuchadnezzar, by whom he was made governor of Babylon, and head of the learned…
The Hebrew word חַד (*chad*) means 'one' and can function as both a numeral and an indefinite article. It is derived from a related Aramaic term and conveys the idea of singularity or being first. The entries indicate its use in various contexts, including as an adverb meaning 'at once'.
H2298 חַד
2298 chad khad
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2297; as card. one; as article
single; as an ordinal, first; adverbially, at once:--a, first,
one, together.
see HEBREW for 02297
חַד (chad) — one.
1) one (number)
1a) one
1b) a (indefinite article)
AAcbsa — AAcbsa
wun.
See NUMBER.
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.
מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then
base
H4481 מִן
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
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)
AR/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp3mp
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
base
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
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)
Adj | N-mp | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particleANcmpd/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."
אִלֵּין (illeyn) is an Aramaic demonstrative pronoun meaning 'these' or 'those.' It is derived from the root associated with the Hebrew word for 'these' and is used in the plural form. The entries consistently identify its function as a pronoun without significant disagreement.
אִלֵּין demonstr.pron.pl. these
base
H459 אִלֵּין
459 'illeyn il-lane'
(Aramaic) or shorter oillen {il-lane'}; prolonged from 412;
these:--the, these.
see HEBREW for 0412
אִלֵּין (il.len) — these.
these, those
Aramaic of el (אֵל "these" H0411)
ATm — ParticleATm
יְהַב (yhab) means to give or provide, and it can also imply laying foundations or being paid. It is derived from an Aramaic root and covers various forms, including giving, placing, and being given. The entries suggest a range of uses in contexts related to provision and payment.
יְהַב vb. give
Pe.
give
place, lay foundations
Pe‛îl, be given
Hithpe.
be given
be paid, of cost
base
H3052 יְהַב
3052 yhab yeh-hab'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3051; -deliver, give, lay, +
prolong, pay, yield.
see HEBREW for 03051
יְהַב (ye.hav) — to give.
1) to give, provide
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to give
1a2) to place, lay (foundations)
1b) (Hithp'al)
1b1) to be given
1b2) to be paid
AVqrmpa — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine pluralAVqrmpa
הֶם (hem) — them.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine plural
ARd/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixARd/Sp3mp
טְעֵם (ta`am) refers to a taste, but it also encompasses meanings related to judgment, command, and discretion. The word is derived from a related term and is noted in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts. It appears in discussions of legal matters and commands, indicating a range of uses from sensory experience to judicial decisions.
טְעֵם 30 n.m. taste, judgment, command
base
H2941 טְעֵם, טַעַם
2941 ta`am tah'-am
(Aramaic) from 2939; properly, a taste, i.e. (as in 2940) a
judicial sentence:--account, X to be commanded, commandment,
matter.
see HEBREW for 02939
see HEBREW for 02940
טְעֵם (ta.am) — account.
judgment, command, discretion
Aramaic of ta.am (טַ֫עַם "taste" H2940)
ANcbsd/Ta — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
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
AC/Ncbsd/Ta — Conjunction · noun common both singular determined · particleAC/Ncbsd/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…
לָא (la') is an adverb meaning 'not' or 'no,' and it can also imply 'nothing' or 'without.' It is noted as an Aramaic term, related to the Hebrew word לֹא (lo'), which also means 'not.' The word appears in contexts such as Daniel 4:32.
לָא, (לָה) adv. not
base
H3809 לָא, לָה not
3809 la' law
(Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32) {law}; corresponding
to 3808:--or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), ((can-))not, as
nothing, without.
see HEBREW for 03808
לָא (la) — not.
no, not, nothing
Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)
ATn — ParticleATn
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
base
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
AVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularAVqi3ms
נְזַק (nzaq) refers to the concept of suffering injury or inflicting damage. It is derived from a root that suggests loss or harm. The entries indicate its use in both active and passive forms, with the potential to convey both suffering injury and causing injury.
[נְזַק] vb. suffer injury
Pe.
Haph. injure
base
H5142 נְזַק
5142 nzaq nez-ak'
(Aramaic) corresponding to the root of 5143; to suffer
(causatively, inflict) loss:--have (en-)damage, hurt(-ful).
see HEBREW for 05143
נְזַק (ne.zaq) — to suffer injury.
1) to suffer injury
1a) (P'al) to suffer injury
1b) (Aphel) to injure
AVqrmsa — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularAVqrmsa
in'-ju-ri, in'-joo-ri.
See CRIMES.