Daniel 7:6 — Word Study
WLCבָּאתַ֨ר דְּנָ֜ה חָזֵ֣ה הֲוֵ֗ית וַאֲר֤וּ אָֽחֳרִי֙ כִּנְמַ֔ר וְלַ֨הּ גַּפִּ֥ין אַרְבַּ֛ע דִּי־ ע֖וֹף עַל־ גַּבַּ֑הּ וְאַרְבְּעָ֤ה רֵאשִׁין֙ לְחֵ֣יוְתָ֔א וְשָׁלְטָ֖ן יְהִ֥יב לַֽהּ׃
BSANextʼăthar as Ihâvâʼ watchedchăzâʼ [observed, beheld] suddenlyʼărûw another beast {appeared}ʼochŏrîy [different, distinct, living creature, animal, came into view] It was like a leopardnᵉmar△ [with striped fur] and onʻal its backgab△ [side, rear] fourʼarbaʻ [exactly four, a specific number] wingsgaph like those ofdîy a birdʻôwph [fowl, flying creature] The beast alsochêyvâʼ had fourʼarbaʻ [exactly four, a specific number] headsrêʼsh [rulers, leaders] and it was givenyᵉhab [granted, provided with] ◂authority to rulesholṭân [dominion, power, govern, have control]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בָּאתַ֨ר | after | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| דְּנָ֜ה | this | Particle |
| חָזֵ֣ה | seeing | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| הֲוֵ֗ית | I was | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| וַאֲר֤וּ | and lo! | Conjunction, particle |
| אָֽחֳרִי֙ | another | Adj |
| כִּנְמַ֔ר | like a leopard | Preposition, noun common both singular absolute |
| וְלַ֨הּ | and to it | Conjunction, preposition, suffix |
| גַּפִּ֥ין | wings | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| אַרְבַּ֛ע | four | Adj |
| דִּי־ | of | Conjunction |
| ע֖וֹף | a bird | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| עַל־ | [were] on | Preposition |
| גַּבַּ֑הּ | back its | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| וְאַרְבְּעָ֤ה | and four | Conjunction |
| רֵאשִׁין֙ | heads | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| לְחֵ֣יוְתָ֔א | [were] to beast the | Preposition, noun common feminine singular determined, particle |
| וְשָׁלְטָ֖ן | and dominion | Conjunction, noun common both singular absolute |
| יְהִ֥יב | it was given | Verb plural, third person masculine singular |
| לַֽהּ׃ | to it | Preposition, suffix |
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| BSB | Next, as I watched, another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. |
| KJV | After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it. |
| ASV | After this I beheld, and, lo, another, like a leopard, which had upon its back four wings of a bird; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it. |
| YLT | 'After this I was seeing, and lo, another like a leopard, and it hath four wings of a fowl on its back, and four heads hath the beast, and dominion is given to it. |
| WEB | “After this I saw, and behold, another, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a bird. The animal also had four heads; and dominion was given to it. |
| BBE | After this I saw another beast, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings like those of a bird; and the beast had four heads, and the power of a ruler was given to it. |
Where they part company is חָזֵ֣ה — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with several phrases elaborating on the beast's characteristics and authority.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
subjectאׇחֳרִי
verbחֲזָה
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
2 of 20 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Daniel 7:6
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 Vision of the Four Beastsgenerated
Daniel 7:6 presents a vivid imagery of a beast that embodies the essence of a kingdom, specifically highlighting its unique traits such as speed and authority. This vision is part of a larger narrative in which Daniel is shown various beasts that symbolize different empires, each with its own distinct characteristics, as seen in the preceding and following verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 2:39 | But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth. |
| 2 | Daniel 8:5–7 | As I was contemplating all this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came out of the west, crossing the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. |
| 3 | Daniel 10:20 | “Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. |
| 4 | Daniel 11:3–20 | Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. |
| 5 | Hosea 13:7 | So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָזֵ֣ה, cha.Zehgenerated
The verb חָזָה (cha.Zeh) is a Qal participle meaning 'seeing' or 'beholding.' This term emphasizes the act of observing something significant, often in a visionary context. It conveys a sense of direct perception, whether through physical sight or in a dream.
In this verse, it indicates Daniel's active role as an observer of the unfolding vision, highlighting the importance of what he sees in relation to the prophetic message.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against. The BSB has seeing, and so do the ASV, KJV, and WEB: all three maintain the sense of direct observation.
Where others part company with the BSB they part company over a real fork in the lexicon, not over style. Beheld (DRA, KJV, NWB) emphasizes a more formal observation, while seeing (LSV, YLT) retains a more straightforward translation.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יְהִ֥יב (ye.Hiv), meaning 'it was given,' governs the sentence, with several phrases elaborating on the subject and its attributes. The structure indicates a complex relationship between the beast and its characteristics.
The main subject is the beast described, with additional clauses providing details about its appearance and authority. The Hebrew word order emphasizes the features of the beast, such as its wings and heads, which are critical to understanding its symbolism.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the translators used ἄλλο (allo) for אָֽחֳרִי֙, indicating a different beast. This choice reflects a direct translation that maintains the sense of 'another' while aligning with the Greek language's structure.
The translation of חָזָה as ἐθεώρουν (etheōroun) suggests a more contemplative observation, emphasizing the significance of Daniel's vision in a broader prophetic context.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 7:6 describes a vision where Daniel sees a beast like a leopard with four wings and four heads. This beast is given authority to rule, symbolizing a powerful kingdom. The imagery reflects the characteristics of speed and dominion, which are crucial in understanding the prophetic message.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The beast symbolizes a kingdom, specifically reflecting the qualities of speed and authority, as interpreted in the context of Daniel's visions.
The four heads may represent multiple rulers or aspects of governance within the kingdom, emphasizing its complexity and authority.
The four wings suggest swiftness and agility, indicating that the kingdom can act quickly and decisively.
This vision is part of a series of prophetic revelations in Daniel, each depicting different kingdoms and their characteristics, as seen in earlier chapters.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think are important for a leader based on this vision?
- How can the imagery of the beast inform our understanding of power and authority in today's context?
- In what ways can we recognize the characteristics of different 'kingdoms' in our world today?
- How does this vision challenge or affirm your understanding of God's sovereignty over nations?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators reference this verse to discuss the symbolism of the beast, interpreting it within the context of historical kingdoms and their rulers.
"And, lo, another beast like a leopard." In mentioning a leopard, he means the kingdom of the Greeks, over whom Alexander of Macedon was king.Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
These words concern the kingdom of the Persians. Indeed, what in the statue of Nebuchadnezzar had been indicated under the aspect of bronze, a very hard metal, here is seen under the image of the leopard,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
Verse 6. "After this I beheld, and lo, there was another beast like unto a leopard, and it had four wings of a bird all its own, and there were four heads to the beast,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 7:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAfter this I beheld, and, lo another, like a leopard,.... Another beast, another monarchy, a third monarchy succeeding the Persian monarchy, and which rose up on the ruins of that; Darius king of the
Read John Gill on Daniel 7 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAfter this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 7 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThis leopard was the Grecian monarchy; a leopard is less than a lion, so was this monarchy at first, but yet durst fight with a lion; so did Alexander encounter Darius with a force very small to the other. A leopard also for his swiftness; therefore described with four wings on his back. The beast had also four heads, because his commanders that succeeded him were four of his chief commanders, that divided that empire into four parts between them; and these were the four heads to whom dominion was given, Ptolemy, Seleucus, Philippus, Antigonus, or, as others, Perdiccas and Meleager, ,22. Dominion was given to it: Alexander did this by the mighty power of God; else how could he conquer…
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 7 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 7:6 After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.Ver. 6. After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard.] Which is a creature cruel, desirous of man’ s blood, crafty, spotted, and very swift of foot. So were the Grecians; Alexander especially (the founder of that third monarchy), active, bold, and headlong, but directed much by those who had been counsellors to his father Philip, a subtle prince; leopard-like, he was spotted by a mixture of virtues and vices; he was very quick of despatch, Mηδεναναβαλλομενος, never deferring any enterprise; he much delighted in…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 7 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) A leopard.—More correctly, a panther. On the great vigilance and swiftness of the panther, comp. Jeremiah 5:6; Hosea 13:7; Habakkuk 1:8. The third beast corresponds to the copper belly and thighs of the image (Daniel 2). It should be noticed that as unity characterises the first beast, and duality the second, so quadruplicity marks the third. It has four wings—wings as of a bird, not of an eagle—by which a degree of swiftness is implied inferior to that of the first beast. It has four heads, indicating four kingdoms, into which the third kingdom should develop itself. (Comp. Daniel 8:8, where the same predominance of the number “four” is to be observed.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 7 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. Another like a leopard - four wings - four heads] This was the Macedonian or Greek empire; and Alexander the Great its king. Alexander and his subjects are fitly compared to a leopard. 1. The leopard is remarkable for its swiftness. Alexander and the Macedonians were very rapid in their conquests. 2. The leopard is a spotted animal; a proper emblem of the various nations, with their various customs and languages, which constituted the Macedonian empire. It may refer to the character of Alexander himself, sometimes mild, at others cruel; sober and drunken; continent and lecherous; having a great power of self-government, and at other times being a slave to his passions. 3. The…
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 7 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. The third beast. A leopard. upon the back of it] The Aram. word means both back and side; and, as the Heb. text (K’tib) has the mark of the plural, perhaps we ought to render on its sides (so Bevan, Behrmann). of a fowl] i.e., as we should now say, of a bird. The leopard is a fierce, carnivorous animal, remarkable for the swiftness and agility of its attack (cf. Habakkuk 1:8, where the horses of the Chaldæans are said to be ‘swifter than leopards’). It is particularly dangerous to cattle; and “specially noted for the patience with which it waits, extended on the branch of a tree, or a rock near a watering place, expecting its prey, on which it springs with a deadly precision. Hence Hosea…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 7 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAfter this I beheld, and, lo, another, like a leopard - That is, as before, after the bear had appeared - indicating that this was to be a succeeding kingdom or power.
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
Next, as I watched, another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.
“After this I saw, and behold, another, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a bird. The animal also had four heads; and dominion was given to it.
Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.
“After these things, as I was watching, another beast like a leopard appeared, with four bird-like wings on its back. This beast had four heads, and ruling authority was given to it.
Tyndale line
After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
After this I beheld, and, lo, another, like a leopard, which had upon its back four wings of a bird; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
After this I behelde, and loe, there was an other like a leopard, which had vpon his backe foure wings of a foule: the beast had also foure heads, and dominion was giuen him.
Strictly literal
After this I saw, and behold, another, like a leopard, and it had four wings of a bird upon its back; and the beast had four heads; and dominion was given to it.
'After this I was seeing, and lo, another like a leopard, and it hath four wings of a fowl on its back, and four heads hath the beast, and dominion is given to it.
After this I was seeing, and behold, another like a leopard, and it has four wings of a bird on its back, and the beast has four heads, and dominion is given to it.
After this I looked, and lo there was another, like a leopard; and it had four wings of a bird on its back: the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given unto it.
After this I looked again. There was another animal, one that looked like a leopard. On its back it had four wings like bird wings, and it had four heads. It was given authority to rule.
From the Latin
After this I beheld, and lo, another like a leopard, and it had upon it four wings as of a fowl, and the beast had four heads, and power was given to it.
Simplified
After this I saw a third beast. It looked like a leopard with four wings like those of a bird on its back, and it had four heads. It was given power to impose its rule.
After this I saw another beast, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings like those of a bird; and the beast had four heads, and the power of a ruler was given to it.
Word by word, the decisions they made
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in this verse, with 16 of the 20 words matched. The Dead Sea Scrolls provide partial restorations, indicating some textual consistency, although they also show that some words were supplied by editors.
בָּאתַ֨ר דְּנָ֜ה חָזֵ֣ה הֲוֵ֗ית וַאֲר֤וּ אָֽחֳרִי֙ כִּנְמַ֔ר וְלַ֨הּ גַּפִּ֥ין אַרְבַּ֛ע דִּי־ ע֖וֹף עַל־ גַּבַּ֑הּ וְאַרְבְּעָ֤ה רֵאשִׁין֙ לְחֵ֣יוְתָ֔א וְשָׁלְטָ֖ן יְהִ֥יב לַֽהּ׃
16 of the 20 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.
[באתר] [דנה] [חזה] [הוית] [וארו] [אחרי] [כנמר] [ול׳ה] [גפין] [ארבע] [די] [עוף] [על] גבי׳הא וארבעה [ראשין] [לחיות] [א] [ושלטן] [יהיב] [ל׳ה]
1 word on the leather — 1 partly restored, 19 supplied entire by an editor.
[באתר] [דנה] ׳׳׳׳׳ חזה [הוית] [וארו] [אחרי] [כנמר] [ול׳ה] [גפין] ארבע די [עוף] ר
14 words of the verse are on this fragment — 1 partly restored, 9 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Daniel 7:6
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אֲתַר (athar) primarily means 'place' and can also function adverbially to indicate 'after.' It is derived from a root related to another Hebrew word. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to location.
אֲתַר n.m. place
base
H870 אֲתַר
870 'athar ath-ar'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of 871; a place;
(adverb) after:--after, place.
see HEBREW for 0871
אֲתַר (a.tar) — place.
track, place
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
דְּנָה (denah) is an Aramaic word meaning 'this' and is used as a demonstrative pronoun. It can also imply 'therefore' or 'on account of this.' The entries indicate that it is an orthographical variation of another word, דָּן (dan), but do not provide specific Old Testament references.
דְּנָה 57 demonstr.pr.comm. this
base
H1836 דְּנָה, דֵּן
1836 den dane
(Aramaic) an orthographical variation of 1791; this:--
(afore-)time, + after this manner, here (-after),
one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), +
thus, where(-fore), which.
see HEBREW for 01791
דְּנָה (de.nah) — this.
demons pron
1) this, on account of this
adv
2) therefore
ATm — ParticleATm
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
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
אׇחֳרָן (ochoriy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'another' or 'other.' It derives from the root of אַחֵר (acher), which also means 'another.' The entries consistently define it in this way, with no noted disagreements.
אׇחֳרָן adj.m. another
base
H317 אׇחֳרָן
317 'ochoriy okh-or-ee'
(Aramaic) from 311; other:--(an-)other.
see HEBREW for 0311
אׇחֳרִי (o.cho.ri) — another.
other, another
Aramaic of a.cher (אַחֵר "another" H0312)
Adj — AdjAAabsa
נְמַר (nmar) means 'leopard' in Aramaic, corresponding to the Hebrew word נָמֵר (na.mer). The term appears in the context of Daniel 7:6, where it describes one of the beasts in a vision.
נְמַר n.[m.] leopard (v. BH);—abs. Dn 7:6.
done
H5245 נְמַר
5245 nmar nem-ar'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5246:--leopard.
see HEBREW for 05246
נְמַר (ne.mar) — leopard.
leopard
Aramaic of na.mer (נָמֵר "leopard" H5246)
Adj | N-ms — Preposition · noun common both singular absoluteAR/Ncbsa
Leopard
(Heb. namer, so called because spotted, Cant. 4:8), was that great spotted feline which anciently infested the mountains of Syria, more appropriately called a panther (Felis pardus). Its fierceness (Isa. 11:6), its watching for its prey (Jer. 5:6), its swiftness (Hab. 1:8), and the spots of its skin (Jer. 13:23), are noticed. This word is used symbolically (Dan. 7:6; Rev. 13:2).
(Heb. namer) is invariably given by the Authorized Version as the translation of the Hebrew word, which occurs in the seven following passages: (Solomon 4:8; Isaiah 11:6; Jeremiah 5:6; 13:23; Daniel 7:6; Hosea 13:7); Habb 1:8 Leopard occurs also in Ecclus. 28:23 and in (Revelation 13:2) From (Solomon 4:8) we learn that the hilly ranges of Lebanon were in ancient times frequented by these animals. They are now not uncommonly seen in and about Lebanon and the southern maritime mountains of Syria. Under the name namer , which means "spotted," it is not improbable that another animal, namely the cheetah (Gueparda jubata), may be included; which is tamed by the Mohammedans of…
A fierce wild beast of the feline genus, beautifully spotted with a diversity of colors; it has small eyes, wide jaws, sharp teeth, round ears, a large tail; five claws on the fore feet, and four on those behind. It is swift, craft, and cruel; dangerous to all domestic cattle, and even to man, Jer 5:6 13:23 Da 10:6 Ho 13:7 Hab 1:8. Its name, leopard, implies that it has something of the lion and of the panther in its nature. It seems from Scripture that the leopard could not be rare in Palestine. Its Hebrew name occurs significantly in several names of places; as Beth-nimrah, the haunt of leopards, Nu 32:36. So in Nimrah…
הָ (ha) — her.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person feminine singular
AC/R/Sp3fs — Conjunction · preposition · suffixAC/R/Sp3fs
גַּף (gaph) refers to a wing, specifically that of a bird. The term is derived from Aramaic and corresponds to another Hebrew word, indicating its use primarily in contexts related to wings.
[גַּף] n.f. wing of bird
base
H1611 גַּף
1611 gaph gaf
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1610; a wing:--wing.
see HEBREW for 01610
גַּף (gaph) — wing.
wing (of bird)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteANcmpa
wingz (kanaph; pterux): Biblical references to the wings of birds are common, especially in Psalms, many of them exquisitely poetical. Often the wings of an eagle are mentioned because they are from 7 to 9 feet in sweep, of untiring flight, and have strength to carry heavy burdens: so they became the symbol of strength and endurance. Ancient monuments and obelisks are covered with the heads of bulls, lions, different animals, and men even, to which the wings of an eagle were added to symbolize strength. Sometimes the wings of a stork are used to portray strong flight, as in the vision of Zechariah: "Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came forth two women, and the wind was in their wings; now they had wings like the wings of a stork; and they lifted up the ephah between earth and heaven" (5:9). The wings of a dove symbolized love. Wings in the abstract typified…
אַרְבַּע (arba) means 'four' in Hebrew and is used as both a masculine and feminine noun. It corresponds to the Aramaic word for 'four' as well, which is noted in relation to another Hebrew word, אַרְבַּע (ar.ba, H0702). The entries consistently define the word without significant disagreement.
אַרְבַּע, אַרְבְּעָה n.m. et f. four
base
H703 אַרְבַּע, אַרְבְּעָה four
703 'arba` ar-bah'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 702:--four.
see HEBREW for 0702
אַרְבַּע (ar.ba) — four.
four
Aramaic of ar.ba (אַרְבַּע "four" H0702)
Adj — AdjAAcbsa
for ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples. It occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(1) It indicates completeness. We have the four rivers of Paradise (Ge 2:10); the four winds of heaven (Eze 37:9; Da 7:2; 8:8; 11:4; Zec 6:5, the Revised Version, margin "spirits"; /APC 2Esdras 13:5); "the four winds" (Mt 24:31; Mr 13:27); "the four corners of the earth" (Isa 11:12;
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
Adj — ConjunctionAC
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…
עוֹף (owph) means 'bird' or 'fowl' in Hebrew. It is a masculine noun and is linked to the Aramaic word for bird, עוֹף (oph). The entries consistently define it in relation to birds without any significant disagreement.
עוֹף n.[m.] fowl
base
H5776 עוֹף
5776 `owph ofe
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5775:--fowl.
see HEBREW for 05775
עוֹף (oph) — bird.
fowl
Aramaic of oph (עוֹף "bird" H5775)
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
Bird
Birds are divided in the Mosaic law into two classes, (1) the clean (Lev. 1:14-17; 5:7-10; 14:4-7), which were offered in sacrifice; and (2) the unclean (Lev. 11:13-20). When offered in sacrifice, they were not divided as other victims were (Gen. 15:10). They are mentioned also as an article of food (Deut. 14:11). The art of snaring wild birds is referred to (Ps. 124:7; Prov. 1:17; 7:23; Jer. 5:27). Singing birds are mentioned in Ps. 104:12;
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)
Adj — PrepositionAR
On
Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…
(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…
See HELIOPOLIS.
pain; force; iniquity
גַּב (gav) refers to the 'back' or 'side' in Hebrew and is noted in Aramaic as well. The entries indicate that it can denote either the back or side, with a reference to its plural form in Daniel 7:6. It is derived from a related term, גַּב (gav), which also means 'back'.
[גַּב] n.[m.] either back, or < side;—pl. sf. Dn 7:6 Kt
ref
H1355 גַּב
1355 gab gab
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1354:--back.
see HEBREW for 01354
גַּב (gav) — back.
back or side
Aramaic of gav (גַּב "back/rim/brow" H1354)
Adj | Art — Noun common both singular construct · suffixANcbsc/Sp3fs
אַרְבַּע (arba) means 'four' in Hebrew and is used as both a masculine and feminine noun. It corresponds to the Aramaic word for 'four' as well, which is noted in relation to another Hebrew word, אַרְבַּע (ar.ba, H0702). The entries consistently define the word without significant disagreement.
אַרְבַּע, אַרְבְּעָה n.m. et f. four
base
H703 אַרְבַּע, אַרְבְּעָה four
703 'arba` ar-bah'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 702:--four.
see HEBREW for 0702
אַרְבַּע (ar.ba) — four.
four
Aramaic of ar.ba (אַרְבַּע "four" H0702)
Adj | Adj — ConjunctionAC/Acbsa
for ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples. It occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(1) It indicates completeness. We have the four rivers of Paradise (Ge 2:10); the four winds of heaven (Eze 37:9; Da 7:2; 8:8; 11:4; Zec 6:5, the Revised Version, margin "spirits"; /APC 2Esdras 13:5); "the four winds" (Mt 24:31; Mr 13:27); "the four corners of the earth" (Isa 11:12;
רֵאשׁ (re'sh) means 'head' in Hebrew, and can refer to a person's head, the chief or leader of a group, or the essential content of matters. The word is built from the concept of being at the top or forefront, covering meanings related to leadership and summation. It appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, emphasizing its figurative use.
רֵאשׁ n.m. head
head
head as seat of vision
= chief
sum, essential content, of matters
base
H7217 רֵאשׁ
7217 re'sh raysh
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7218; the head; figuratively, the
sum:--chief, head, sum.
see HEBREW for 07218
רֵאשׁ (resh) — head.
1) chief, head
1a) head (of man)
1b) head (as seat of visions)
1c) chief
1d) sum (essential content)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteANcmpa
חֵיוָא (cheyva') is an Aramaic word meaning 'beast' or 'animal.' It derives from the root related to living things, specifically חַיָּה (chay.yah). The entries consistently define it as a type of animal without significant disagreement.
חֵיוָא, חֵיוָה n.f. beast
base
H2423 חֵיוָא, חֵיוָה
2423 cheyva' khay-vaw'
(Aramaic) from 2418; an animal:--beast.
see HEBREW for 02418
חֵיוָא (che.va) — beast.
beast, animal
Aramaic of chay.yah (חַיָּה "living thing" H2416C)
Adj | N-fs | Art — Preposition · noun common feminine singular determined · particleAR/Ncfsd/Ta
best: This word occurs often in both Old and New Testaments and denotes generally a mammal (though sometimes a reptile) in distinction to a man, a bird, or a fish. In this distinction the English is fairly in accord with the Hebrew and Greek originals. The commonest Hebrew words behemah and chai have their counterpart in the Arabic as do three others less often used, be`ir (Ge 45:17; Ex 22:5; Nu 20:8 the King James Version), nephesh (Le 24:18), and Tebhach (Pr 9:2). Behemah and A rabic bahimah are from a root signifying vagueness or dumbness and so denote primarily a dumb beast. Chai and Arabic chaiwan are from the root…
Beast
This word is used of flocks or herds of grazing animals (Ex. 22:5; Num. 20:4, 8, 11; Ps. 78:48); of beasts of burden (Gen. 45:17); of eatable beasts (Prov. 9:2); and of swift beasts or dromedaries (Isa. 60:6). In the New Testament it is used of a domestic animal as property (Rev. 18:13); as used for food (1 Cor. 15:39), for service (Luke 10:34; Acts…
The Hebrew word שׇׁלְטָן (*sholtan*) means dominion or sovereignty. It is derived from the root related to authority and can refer to both abstract and concrete forms of rule, including a realm. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to control and governance.
שׇׁלְטָן n.m. dominion
base
H7985 שׇׁלְטָן dominion
7985 sholtan shol-tawn'
(Aramaic) from 7981; empire (abstractly or
concretely):--dominion.
see HEBREW for 07981
שׇׁלְטָן (shol.tan) — dominion.
1) dominion, sovereignty
1a) dominion, sovereignty
1b) realm
Adj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common both singular absoluteAC/Ncbsa
do-min'-yun: In Eph 1:21; Col 1:16 the word so translated (kuriotes) appears to denote a rank or order of angels. The same word is probably to be so interpreted in Jude 1:8 (the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) "dominion"), and in 2Pe 2:10 (the King James Version "government," the Revised Version (British and American) "dominion"). See ANGEL.
→ OF MAN
See MAN, DOMINION OF
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
Adj — Verb plural · third person masculine singularAVQp3ms
הָ (ha) — her.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person feminine singular
AR/Sp3fs — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp3fs