Daniel 7:13 — Word Study
WLCחָזֵ֤ה הֲוֵית֙ בְּחֶזְוֵ֣י לֵֽילְיָ֔א וַאֲרוּ֙ עִם־ עֲנָנֵ֣י שְׁמַיָּ֔א כְּבַ֥ר אֱנָ֖שׁ אָתֵ֣ה הֲוָ֑ה וְעַד־ עַתִּ֤יק יֽוֹמַיָּא֙ מְטָ֔ה וּקְדָמ֖וֹהִי הַקְרְבֽוּהִי׃
BSAIn my visionchêzêv [night-visions, prophetic dreams] in the nightlêylᵉyâʼ I continuedhâvâʼ to watchchăzâʼ and I sawʼărûw One like the Sonbar of Manʼĕnâsh [a human being, having God's nature] comingʼâthâh withʻim the cloudsʻănan△ [coverings of the sky] of heavenshâmayin [the celestial realm, God's throne] He approachedmᵉṭâʼ [drew near, came to] the Ancientʻattîyq of Daysyôwm [the Eternal One, very old] and was ledqᵉrêb [brought, presented] into His presenceqŏdâm [before Him, in His sight]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| חָזֵ֤ה | seeing | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| הֲוֵית֙ | I was | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| בְּחֶזְוֵ֣י | in [the] visions of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| לֵֽילְיָ֔א | night the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| וַאֲרוּ֙ | and lo! | Conjunction, particle |
| עִם־ | with | Preposition |
| עֲנָנֵ֣י | [the] clouds of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| שְׁמַיָּ֔א | heavens the | Noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| כְּבַ֥ר | like a son of | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| אֱנָ֖שׁ | man | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| אָתֵ֣ה | coming | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| הֲוָ֑ה | he was | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| וְעַד־ | and to | Conjunction, preposition |
| עַתִּ֤יק | [the] [one] ancient of | Adj |
| יֽוֹמַיָּא֙ | days | Noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| מְטָ֔ה | he reached | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| וּקְדָמ֖וֹהִי | and before him | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| הַקְרְבֽוּהִי׃ | they brought near him | Verb hiphil perfect third person masculine plural, suffix |
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| BSB | In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. |
| KJV | I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. |
| ASV | I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. |
| YLT | 'I was seeing in the visions of the night, and lo, with the clouds of the heavens as a son of man was [one] coming, and unto the Ancient of Days he hath come, and before Him they have brought him near. |
| WEB | “I saw in the night visions, and behold, there came with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man, and he came even to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him. |
| BBE | I saw in visions of the night, and there was coming with the clouds of heaven one like a man, and he came to the one who was very old, and they took him near before him. |
Where they part company is חָזֵה — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause introduces Daniel's vision, with several subordinate phrases detailing what he saw and the actions that followed.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
verbחֲזָה
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1 of 18 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Daniel 7:13
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Context — Daniel's Vision of the Son of Mangenerated
Daniel 7:13 describes a significant vision where Daniel observes a figure resembling a human being approaching the Ancient of Days. This vision is part of a larger prophetic narrative that reveals God's sovereignty and the coming kingdom. It highlights the relationship between the divine and humanity, as seen in the context of the preceding and following verses, which discuss the fate of the beasts and the establishment of an everlasting kingdom.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 8:4–5 | what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? |
| 2 | Isaiah 9:6–7 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 1:26 | Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. |
| 4 | Matthew 13:41 | The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. |
| 5 | Matthew 24:30 | At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 25 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָזֵ֤ה, cha.Zehgenerated
The verb חָזָה (chaza') means to see or behold, and can refer to witnessing something directly or perceiving it in a dream or vision. It is derived from a root that emphasizes the act of gazing or observing, covering meanings related to sight and customary appearances. In this verse, it indicates Daniel's active perception of a prophetic vision.
As a participle in the active masculine singular form, it emphasizes Daniel's ongoing action of watching and seeing during the night. This word is significant in the context of prophetic literature, where visions are often crucial for understanding divine messages.
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.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb חָזֵה governs the entire verse, with multiple phrases expanding on Daniel's vision. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating the context of the vision, followed by a noun phrase describing the figure seen, and additional clauses detailing the actions taken.
The word order emphasizes the vision's significance, with the subject (the one like a son of man) being introduced early, capturing the reader's attention immediately.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates חָזֵה as ἐθεώρουν (etheōroun), which means 'I was seeing' or 'I beheld.' This choice indicates a continuous aspect of the vision, highlighting the ongoing nature of Daniel's observation.
This translation choice narrows the focus on the act of seeing, emphasizing the prophetic nature of the vision as an active engagement rather than a mere passive experience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 7:13 describes a vision where Daniel sees a figure like a human coming with clouds from heaven. This figure approaches the Ancient of Days, indicating a significant connection between the divine and humanity. The vision emphasizes the authority and kingship of this figure, foreshadowing future events.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase refers to a figure that embodies humanity and divine authority, indicating a significant role in God's plan.
Clouds often symbolize divine presence and majesty in biblical literature, suggesting that the figure comes with authority from God.
This vision connects to themes of God's sovereignty and the establishment of His kingdom, similar to prophecies found in Isaiah and Ezekiel.
The Ancient of Days represents God's eternal nature and authority, emphasizing His role as the ultimate judge and ruler.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I recognize the presence of God in my own life, similar to Daniel's vision?
- What does it mean for me to approach God as the Ancient of Days?
- In what ways can I reflect the nature of the 'Son of Man' in my daily actions?
- How do the themes of authority and kingship in this vision challenge my understanding of leadership?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Christian writers like Justin Martyr and Tertullian reference this verse to discuss the nature and authority of the figure seen in Daniel's vision, emphasizing its significance in understanding Christ's role.
But if so great a power is shown to have followed and to be still following the dispensation of His suffering, how great shall that be which shall follow His glorious advent! For He shall come on the clouds as the Son of man,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
For when Daniel speaks of 'one like unto the Son of man' who received the everlasting kingdom, does he not hint at this very thing? For he declares that, in saying 'like unto the Son of man,' He appeared, and was man,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
He revealed to Daniel himself expressly as “the Son of man, coming in the clouds of heaven” as a judge, as also the Scripture shows.Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 7:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI saw in the night visions,.... Very probably the same night in which he had the dream and vision of the four beasts; but this that follows, being a new object presented, is introduced and prefaced
Read John Gill on Daniel 7 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. One like the Son of man - (see note, Ezekiel 2:1).
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 7 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleOne like the Son of man; that is, the Messiah: this is the same with the stone, Daniel 2; he came with the clouds of heaven, , i.e. gloriously, swiftly, and terribly, . They brought him near before him: this relates to his ascension, , at which time, though King before, , yet now, and not before, he seems to receive his royal investiture for the protection of his church and the curbing of their enemies, which he says he had before, .
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 7 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 7:13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, [one] like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.Ver. 13. I saw in the night visions, &c.] Here comes in the fifth monarchy, properly so called, the kingdom being wrested from the fourth tyrant. Well might Jerome call Daniel Polyhistora, the general historian. And, behold, one like the Son of man.] So Christ showed himseff often to the fathers, before his incarnation, for their confirmation in that article which, being the ground of his passion, was to be especially believed, for the foundation of Christian faith. Christ’ s Godhead also, another main article…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 7 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) The Son of man.—Hence our Saviour adopts the title which designates Him as Judge (Matthew 24:27, &c.). The title implies one descended from man; but as this Person is spoken of as being “like” one of human descent, it follows that He was not merely a man. The early Jewish and Christian interpretations that this is the Messiah are confirmed by our Saviour’s solemn appropriation of the title to Himself (Matthew 24:30). In this verse the judgment is supposed to have already taken place upon earth, and the Son of man comes in the clouds to claim His kingdom.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 7 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 13. One like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven] This most certainly points out the Lord Jesus, בר אנש bar enosh, the Son of miserable man; who took our nature upon him that he might redeem us unto himself. To prove himself to be the Messiah he applies, before the high priests, these words of the Prophet Daniel to himself Matthew 24:30. Near before him.] The Ancient of days.
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 7 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9–14. The judgement on the Gentile powers. The scene is majestically conceived. Thrones are set for the heavenly powers, the assessors of the Judge: the Almighty Himself appears in the likeness of an aged man, seated on a throne of flame: angels in countless myriads stand in attendance around Him: and the books recording the deeds of the Gentile rulers are opened. The four beasts are given over to destruction: while a figure in human form is brought before the Almighty in the clouds of heaven, and receives from Him an everlasting dominion.
Read Cambridge on Daniel 7 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI saw in the night visions - Evidently in the same night visions, or on the same occasion, for the visions are connected. See Daniel 7:1, Daniel 7:7.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 7 →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
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
“I saw in the night visions, and behold, there came with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man, and he came even to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him.
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
I was watching in the night visions, “And with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man was approaching. He went up to the Ancient of Days and was escorted before him.
Tyndale line
I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
I saw in the night visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
I saw in the night visions, and behold, one like the son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
As I behelde in visions by night, behold, one like the sonne of man came in the cloudes of heauen, and approched vnto the Ancient of dayes, and they brought him before him.
Strictly literal
I saw in the night visions, and behold, there came with the clouds of heaven [one] like a son of man, and he came up even to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
'I was seeing in the visions of the night, and lo, with the clouds of the heavens as a son of man was [one] coming, and unto the Ancient of Days he hath come, and before Him they have brought him near.
I was seeing in the visions of the night, and behold, [One] like a Son of Man was coming with the clouds of the heavens, and to the Ancient of Days He has come, and before Him they have brought Him near.
I looked in the nightly visions, and, behold, with the clouds of heaven came one like a son of man, and he attained as far as the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
In my visions that night, I saw one coming with the clouds of heaven like a son of man; he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.
From the Latin
I beheld therefore in the vision of the night, and lo, one like the son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and he came even to the Ancient of days: and they presented him before him.
Simplified
As I continued watching in my vision that I had that night I saw one like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.
I saw in visions of the night, and there was coming with the clouds of heaven one like a man, and he came to the one who was very old, and they took him near before him.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in the wording of Daniel 7:13. However, the Septuagint's word order and specific articles differ from the Hebrew text, reflecting a different syntactical structure while conveying the same essential meaning.
חָזֵ֤ה הֲוֵית֙ בְּחֶזְוֵ֣י לֵֽילְיָ֔א וַאֲרוּ֙ עִם־ עֲנָנֵ֣י שְׁמַיָּ֔א כְּבַ֥ר אֱנָ֖שׁ אָתֵ֣ה הֲוָ֑ה וְעַד־ עַתִּ֤יק יֽוֹמַיָּא֙ מְטָ֔ה וּקְדָמ֖וֹהִי הַקְרְבֽוּהִי׃
16 of the 18 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 7:13
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.
חֲזָה (chaza') means to see or behold, and can refer to witnessing something directly or perceiving it in a dream or vision. The word is built from a root that emphasizes the act of gazing or observing, and it covers meanings related to sight and customary appearances. It appears in contexts where vision or perception is significant.
חֲזָה vb. see, behold
base
H2370 חֲזָה, חֲזָא
2370 chaza' khaz-aw'
(Aramaic) or chazah (Aramaic) {khaz-aw'}; corresponding to
2372; to gaze upon; mentally to dream, be usual (i.e.
seem):--behold, have (a dream), see, be wont.
see HEBREW for 02372
חֲזָה (cha.zah) — to see.
1) to see, behold
1a)(P'al)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, behold, witness
1a3) to behold (in a dream or vision)
1a4) customary, seemly (passive)
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularAVqrmsa
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
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularAVqp1cs
חֱזוּ (chezev) refers to a vision or appearance, derived from the root meaning related to sight. It encompasses the idea of a vision or an appearance, as noted in various lexicons. The term is used in Aramaic contexts, linking it to the concept of seeing or looking.
[חֱזוּ] n.m. vision, appearance
base
H2376 חֱזוּ, חֵזֵו
2376 chezev khay'-zev
(Aramaic) from 2370; a sight:--look, vision.
see HEBREW for 02370
חֱזוּ (che.zev) — vision.
1) vision, appearance
1a) vision
1b) appearance
Adj | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructAR/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…
לֵילָא (leylya') is an Aramaic word meaning 'night.' It is derived from a related Hebrew term, לַיְלָה (laylah), which also means 'night.' The entries consistently define it as a masculine noun referring to the time of night.
[לֵילָא] n.[m.] night
base
H3916 לֵילָא
3916 leylya' lay-leh-yaw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3815:--night.
see HEBREW for 03815
לֵילָא (le.le.ya) — night.
night
Adj | Art — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
nit.
See DAY AND NIGHT for the natural usage and the various terms.
1. In the Old Testament:
Figurative uses: The word "night" (laylah or layil is sometimes used figuratively in the Old Testament. Thus, Moses compares the brevity of time, the lapse of a thousand years, to "a watch in the night" (Ps 90:4). Adversity is depicted by it in such places as Job 35:10; compare Isa 8:20; Jer 15:9. Disappointment and despair are apparently depicted by it in the "burden of Dumah" (Isa 21:11,12); and spiritual blindness, coming upon the false prophets (Mic 3:6); again sudden and…
[DAY]
The ancient Hebrews began their artificial day at evening, and ended it the next evening, so that the night proceeded the day. This usage may probably be traced to the terms employed in describing the creation, Ge 1:5,8,13, etc., "The evening and the morning were the first day." The Hebrews allowed twelve to the day; but these hours were not equal, except at the equinox. At other times, when the hours of the night were long, those of the day were short, as in winter; and when the hours of night were short, as at midsummer, the hours of the day were long in proportion. See HOURS.
The nights are sometimes extremely cold in Syria, when the days are very hot; and travelers in the deserts and among the mountains near Palestine refer to their own sufferings from these opposite extremes, in illustration of Jacob’s words in
אֲרוּ (aruw) is an Aramaic interjection meaning 'behold' or 'lo.' It is related to the Hebrew word for 'woe' and is used to draw attention. The entries indicate its usage primarily as an expression of surprise or emphasis.
אֲרוּ interj. lo
base
H718 אֲרוּ
718 'aruw ar-oo'
(Aramaic) probably akin to 431; lo!:--behold,lo.
see HEBREW for 0431
אֲרוּ (a.ru) — behold!.
behold, lo
Aramaic of al.lay (אַלְלַי "woe!" H0480)
Adj | Part — Conjunction · particleAC/Tj
עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with.' It conveys the idea of being together with someone or something, as well as during an event. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, but do not provide specific verse references.
עִם 22 prep. with
base
H5974 עִם
5974 `im eem
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5973:--by, from, like, to(-ward),
with.
see HEBREW for 05973
עִם (im) — with.
1) with
1a) together with, with
1b) with, during
Adj — PrepositionAR
עֲנָן (anan) means 'cloud' and is noted in the context of Aramaic, corresponding to the Hebrew word for cloud, עָנָן (anan, H6051). The only specific reference provided is in Daniel 7:13.
[עֲנָן] n.[m.] cloud;—pl. cstr. Dn 7:13.
ref
H6050 עֲנָן, עֲנַן
6050 `anan an-an'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6051:--cloud.
see HEBREW for 06051
עֲנָן (a.nan) — cloud.
cloud
Aramaic of a.nan (עָנָן "cloud" H6051)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural constructANcmpc
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…
שָׁמַ֫יִן (shamayin) refers to 'heaven' or 'heavens' in Hebrew, encompassing both the visible sky and the spiritual abode of God. It is a plural noun and is related to the Aramaic term corresponding to the concept of heaven. The entries consistently highlight its meanings without significant disagreement.
[שָׁמַ֫יִן] n.m.pl. heavens
base
H8065 שָׁמַ֫יִן
8065 shamayin shaw-mah'-yin
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8064:--heaven.
see HEBREW for 08064
שָׁמַ֫יִן (sha.ma.yin) — heaven.
1) heaven, heavens, sky
1a) visible sky
1b) Heaven (as abode of God)
Adj | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particleANcmpd/Ta
hev'-'nz (shamayim; ouranoi): On the physical heavens see ASTRONOMY; WORLD. Above these, in popular conception, were the celestial heavens, the abode of God and of the hosts of angels (Ps 11:4; 103:19-21; Isa 66:1; Re 4:2; 5:11; compare Da 7:10), though it was recognized that Yahweh's presence was not confined to any region (1Ki 8:27). Later Judaism reckoned seven heavens. The apostle Paul speaks of himself as caught up into "the third heaven," which he evidently identifies with Paradise (2Co 12:2).
See HEAVENLY.
בַּר (bar) means 'son' in Aramaic, corresponding to the Hebrew בֵּן (ben). It can refer to a son, grandson, or child. The entries indicate that it is a direct equivalent of the Hebrew term, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
H1247 בַּר, בֵּן
1247 bar bar
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1121; a son, grandson, etc.:--X
old, son.
see HEBREW for 01121
בַּר (bar) — son.
son
Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Adj | N-ms — Preposition · noun common both singular constructAR/Ncbsc
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…
אֱנָשׁ (enash) refers to a man or human being, and can also denote mankind collectively. It is related to the Aramaic term for human, אֱנוֹשׁ (enosh). The entries consistently emphasize its meaning as a representation of humanity.
אֱנָשׁ n.m. man, mankind
base
H606 אֱנָשׁ
606 'enash en-awsh'
(Aramaic) or renash (Aramaic) {en-ash'}; corresponding to
582; a man:--man, + whosoever.
see HEBREW for 0582
אֱנָשׁ (e.nash) — man.
1) man, human being
2) mankind (collective)
Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
See ANTHROPOLOGY.
Man
(1.) Heb. ‘Adam, used as the proper name of the first man. The name is derived from a word meaning “to be red,” and thus the first man was called Adam because he was formed from the red earth. It is also the generic name of the human race (Gen. 1:26, 27; 5:2; 8:21; Deut. 8:3). Its equivalents are the Latin homo and the Greek anthropos (Matt. 5:13, 16). It denotes also man in opposition to woman (Gen. 3:12; Matt. 19:10).
(2.) Heb. ‘ish, like the Latin vir and Greek aner, denotes properly a man in opposition to a woman (1 Sam. 17:33;
Four Hebrew terms are rendered "man" in the Authorized Version: Adam, the name of the man created in the image of God. It appears to be derived from adam , "he or it was red or ruddy," like Edom. This was the generic term for the human race. Ish , "man," as distinguished from woman, husband. Geber , "a man," from gabar , "to be strong," generally with reference to his strength. Methim , "men," always masculine. Perhaps it may be derived from the root muth , "he died."
אֲתָה, transliterated as athah, means 'to come' or 'to arrive.' It can also mean 'to bring' in certain forms. The word is used in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts, with a notable appearance in the New Testament phrase 'maranatha,' meaning 'Lord come.' There are variations in the verb forms, indicating different nuances of the action.
אֲתָה, אֲתָא vb. come
Pe. come
Haph. bring
Hêphal be brought
base
H858 אֲתָה, אֲתָא come
858 'athah aw-thaw'
(Aramaic) or wathaw (Aramaic) {aw-thaw'}; corresponding to
857:--(be-)come, bring.
see HEBREW for 0857
אֲתָה (a.tah) — to come.
1) to come, arrive
1a) (P'al) to come
1b) (Aphel) to bring
1c) (Hophal) to be brought
2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come"
Aramaic of a.tah (אָתָה "to come" H0857)
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularAVqrmsa
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
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularAVqp3ms
ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.
עַד (ad) is a Hebrew word primarily functioning as a preposition and conjunction. It conveys meanings related to time and extent, such as 'until,' 'up to,' and 'even to.' The entries indicate its use in various contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its definitions.
עַד 36 prep. and conj. even to, until
base
H5705 עַד
5705 `ad ad
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5704; X and, at, for, (hither-)to,
on till, (un-)to, until, within.
see HEBREW for 05704
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) even to, until, up to, during
conj
2) until, up to the time that, ere that
AC/R — Conjunction · prepositionAC/R
עַתִּיק (attiyq) means 'ancient' or 'aged' and is derived from a related Aramaic term. It encompasses meanings like venerable and advanced. The entries indicate its usage in contexts referring to age or antiquity, but do not provide specific verse references.
עַתִּיק adj. advanced, aged
base
H6268 עַתִּיק
6268 `attiyq at-teek'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 6267; venerable:--ancient.
see HEBREW for 06267
עַתִּיק (at.tiq) — ancient.
ancient, advanced, aged, old, taken away
Aramaic of at.tiq (עַתִּיק "ancient/taken" H6267)
Adj — AdjAAabsc
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…
יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a twenty-four hour period, especially when specified by a number. It can also denote a time or period in a broader sense. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
H3118 יוֹם
3118 yowm yome
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3117; a day:--day (by day), time.
see HEBREW for 03117
יוֹם (yom) — day.
1) day
2) day always refers to a twenty-four hour period when the word is modified by a definite or cardinal number
Adj | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particleANcmpd/Ta
מְטָא (mta') means to reach or attain. It covers the ideas of coming upon, extending, or arriving. The word is used in an intransitive sense in Aramaic, suggesting a sense of presence or occurrence. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
מְטָא, מְטָה vb. reach, attain
base
H4291 מְטָא, מְטָה
4291 mta' met-aw'
(Aramaic) or mtah (Aramaic) {met-aw'}; apparently
corresponding to 4672 in the intransitive sense of being found
present; to arrive, extend or happen:--come, reach.
see HEBREW for 04672
מְטָא (me.ta) — to reach.
1) to reach, come upon, attain
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to reach, come to
1a2) to reach, extend
1a3) to come upon
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularAVqp3ms
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
Adj | Prep | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixAC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
קְרֵב (qreb) means to approach or come near. It can refer to the act of drawing near, offering a sacrifice, or being summoned. The term appears in various forms, including P'al and Pael, indicating different nuances of approaching.
קְרֵב vb. approach
Pe. when he approached
Pa. offer sacrifice
Haph.
= Pa.
bring near
base
H7127 קְרֵב
7127 qreb ker-abe'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7126:--approach, come (near,
nigh), draw near.
see HEBREW for 07126
קְרֵב (qe.rev) — to approach.
1) to approach, come near
1a) (P'al) to approach
1b) (Pael) to offer, draw near
1c) (Aphel) to be summoned
Adj | Suff — Verb hiphil perfect third person masculine plural · suffixAVhp3mp/Sp3ms