Daniel 4:22 — Word Study
WLCאַנְתְּ ה֣וּא מַלְכָּ֔א דִּ֥י רְבַ֖ית וּתְקֵ֑פְתְּ וּרְבוּתָ֤ךְ רְבָת֙ וּמְטָ֣ת לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א וְשָׁלְטָנָ֖ךְ לְס֥וֹף אַרְעָֽא׃
BSAthe skyshâmayin [heaven, the heavens]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַנְתְּ | [is] you | Pronoun |
| ה֣וּא | it | Pronoun |
| מַלְכָּ֔א | king O | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| דִּ֥י | who | Conjunction |
| רְבַ֖ית | you have grown great | Verb, Qal, perfect second person masculine singular |
| וּתְקֵ֑פְתְּ | and you have grown strong | Conjunction, verb qal perfect second person masculine singular |
| וּרְבוּתָ֤ךְ | and greatness your | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| רְבָת֙ | it has grown great | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| וּמְטָ֣ת | and it has reached | Conjunction, verb qal perfect third person feminine singular |
| לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א | to heavens the | Preposition, noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| וְשָׁלְטָנָ֖ךְ | and dominion your | Conjunction, noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| לְס֥וֹף | [is] to [the] end | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| אַרְעָֽא׃ | earth the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
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| BSB | you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth. |
| KJV | It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth. |
| ASV | it is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong; for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth. |
| YLT | 'Thou it [is], O king, for thou hast become great and mighty, and thy greatness hath become great, and hath reached to the heavens, and thy dominion to the end of the earth; |
| WEB | it is you, O king, that have grown and become strong; for your greatness has grown, and reaches to the sky, and your dominion to the end of the earth. |
| BBE | It is you, O King, who have become great and strong: for your power is increased and stretching up to heaven, and your rule to the end of the earth. |
Where they part company is רְבַ֖ית — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with additional explanatory and descriptive clauses, emphasizing the king's attributes.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
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verbאֱנָשׁ
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Deep Study — Daniel 4:22
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Context — The Interpretation of the King's Dreamgenerated
Daniel 4:22 interprets a dream where the king is symbolized as a great tree, highlighting his expansive power and authority. The context reveals the consequences of his pride and the divine message delivered through this vision. This passage connects with earlier themes in Daniel 2:37-38, where the king's sovereignty is established by God, and it foreshadows the coming judgment in Daniel 4:23.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 2:37–38 | You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 12:7 | Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. |
| 3 | Matthew 14:4 | because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” |
| 4 | Daniel 5:18–23 | As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. |
| 5 | Genesis 11:4 | “Come,” they said, “let us build for ourselves a city with a tower that reaches to the heavens, that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of all the earth.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — רְבַ֖ית, re.Vaitgenerated
The verb רְבַ֖ית (re.Vait) is a perfect form in the Qal stem, indicating a completed action. It means to grow or increase, often used in contexts of physical or metaphorical growth. In this verse, it describes the king's growth in power and stature.
This verb is related to the root רָב (rav), which also conveys the idea of greatness. The parsing as second person masculine singular indicates that it directly addresses the king, emphasizing his personal responsibility for this growth.
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 main verb in the verse is רְבַ֖ית, you have grown great, which governs the entire clause structure. The sentence is built around this verb, with additional clauses providing context and elaboration on the king's greatness.
The structure emphasizes the king's attributes with a series of phrases: the subject is the king, followed by predicates that describe his growth and dominion. This hierarchical structure reflects the importance of the king's status in the narrative.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates רְבַ֖ית as ἀπάχουσί, meaning you have become great. This choice narrows the focus to the king's transformation into a powerful figure, aligning with the overall message of divine sovereignty and judgment.
This choice reflects an interpretation that emphasizes the king's elevated status, which is consistent with the themes of authority present in both the Hebrew and Greek texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 4:22 tells us that King Nebuchadnezzar is compared to a great tree, symbolizing his power and strength. The verse emphasizes how he has grown in greatness and dominion, reaching the heavens and extending to the ends of the earth.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that the king's power and influence have expanded significantly, symbolized by the imagery of a large tree.
The tree symbolizes strength, stability, and protection, reflecting the king's role in providing for his people.
This imagery indicates the king's elevated status and the vastness of his dominion, suggesting a connection to divine authority.
It means that the king's rule and influence are far-reaching, encompassing all territories under his authority.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can we see the effects of power and greatness in our own lives or communities?
- What responsibilities come with authority, as illustrated by the king's position?
- In what ways can we ensure that our influence is used for good, rather than pride?
- How does this passage challenge our understanding of leadership and dominion?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 4:22 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIt is thou, O king, that art grown, and become strong,.... Here begins the interpretation of the dream: the tree was an emblem of King Nebuchadnezzar, of his greatness, and growing power and
Read John Gill on Daniel 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIt is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth. It is thou, O king.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleIt is thou, O king; thou art he that is meant by it. The king is the tree, the branches are his princes, children, and nephews, the leaves are his nobles and captains, the fruits are his riches and revenues, the shadow is the protection which his people had under him. See Aehmetes of the Language of the East. Now in that he speaks plainly and roundly the whole truth, this prophet is herein a pattern to every faithful minister of Christ; first to preach the truth of God and to apply it without respect of persons, and yet with that wisdom and moderation that men may see they have a compassionate care for their souls. Thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven; thou art high and mighty…
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 4:22 It [is] thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.Ver. 22. It is thou, O king,] i.e., It is that great empire which thou boldest and rulest.
Read John Trapp on Daniel 4 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(22) This gives us to understand that Nebuchadnezzar had arrived at the zenith of his power. The extent of his dominions may be estimated with tolerable accuracy as follows:—Northwards he possessed Armenia, and a considerable portion of Asia Minor; in the west, Syria, and at one time Egypt; southwards, his power reached the Persian Gulf; while in the east, the Medes and Elamites were subject to him. Possessing, as he did, the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, all the treasures of the known world were at his command. In his first vision he was represented as the golden head of the image. In his pride he desired the whole image to be of gold, and himself to be the image—but this was the sin…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges22. The tree represented Nebuchadnezzar himself, in the pride and greatness of his empire. to the end of the earth] Comp. what was said on Daniel 4:1.
Read Cambridge on Daniel 4 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleIt is thou, O king - It is a representation of thyself. Compare Daniel 2:38.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 4 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible20-22. See Daniel 4:10-12, and for the greatness of Nebuchadnezzar’s empire, Introduction, III, 3, 4.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Daniel 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.
it is you, O king, that have grown and become strong; for your greatness has grown, and reaches to the sky, and your dominion to the end of the earth.
you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.
it is you, O king! For you have become great and strong. Your greatness is such that it reaches to heaven, and your authority to the ends of the earth.
Tyndale line
It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.
it is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong; for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.
it is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.
It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth to heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.
That they shall driue thee from men, and thy dwelling shalbe with the beasts of the fielde: they shall make thee to eate grasse as the oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dewe of heauen: and seuen times shall passe ouer thee, till thou knowe, that the most High beareth rule ouer the kingdome of men, and giueth it to whom so euer he will.
Strictly literal
it is thou, O king, who art grown and become strong; for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto the heavens, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.
'Thou it [is], O king, for thou hast become great and mighty, and thy greatness hath become great, and hath reached to the heavens, and thy dominion to the end of the earth;
It [is] you, O king, for you have become great and mighty, and your greatness has become great, and has reached to the heavens, and your dominion to the end of the earth;
(4:19) It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong; and thy greatness is grown apace, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion is to the end of the earth.
this tree is you, king, you who have grown so strong. Your greatness has grown and reaches to the heavens, and your authority reaches to the ends of the earth.
From the Latin
They shall cast thee out from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with cattle and with wild beasts, and thou shalt eat grass as an ox, and shalt be wet with the dew of heaven: and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Simplified
This is you, Your Majesty. You have grown strong, your power has become so great that it has reached high into the sky, and your rule extends to the ends of the earth.
It is you, O King, who have become great and strong: for your power is increased and stretching up to heaven, and your rule to the end of the earth.
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 on the content of this verse, with 10 of the 13 words matched. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, but the essential meaning remains consistent across both texts.
אַנְתְּ ה֣וּא מַלְכָּ֔א דִּ֥י רְבַ֖ית וּתְקֵ֑פְתְּ וּרְבוּתָ֤ךְ רְבָת֙ וּמְטָ֣ת לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א וְשָׁלְטָנָ֖ךְ לְס֥וֹף אַרְעָֽא׃
10 of the 13 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
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 4:22
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.
אנתה (antah) is an Aramaic word meaning 'thou' or 'you,' specifically in the second person singular form. It corresponds to the Hebrew word אתה (attah, Strong's H859). The term appears in the context of addressing someone directly, and is noted for its peculiar usage in Biblical Aramaic.
אנתה Kt 14 (i.e. אַנְתָּה, peculiar to BAram.) pr.2ms. thou
base
H607 אנתה, אַנְתָּה
607 'antah an-taw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 859; thou:--as for thee, thou.
see HEBREW for 0859
אַנְתָּה (an.tah) — you.
you, thou (second pers. sing.)
Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
APp2ms — PronounAPp2ms
הוּא is a pronoun meaning 'he,' 'she,' or 'it,' with variations in usage based on gender. It serves to emphasize or resume the subject, anticipate the subject, or affirm existence. The word appears in both masculine and feminine forms, with 14 occurrences for the masculine and 7 for the feminine.
הוּא 14 m. הִיא 7 f. pron. of 3s. he, she, it
base
H1932 הוּא, הִיא
1932 huw hoo
(Aramaic) or (feminine) hiyo (Aramaic) {he}; corresponding to
1931:--X are, it, this.
see HEBREW for 01931
הוּא (hu) — he/she/it.
1) he, she, it
1a) (emphasising and resuming subject)
1b)(anticipating subj)
1c) as demons pron
1d) (relative)
1e) (affirming existence)
APp3ms — PronounAPp3ms
מֶ֫לֶךְ (melek) means 'king' in Hebrew and is also noted in Aramaic. The entries confirm its singular meaning related to royalty, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 178 n.m. king
base
H4430 מֶ֫לֶךְ
4430 melek meh'-lek
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4428; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04428
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
king
Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428)
§ 1) king
ANcbsd/Ta — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
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
רְבָה (rbah) means to grow great or to increase. It can refer to growing tall or large in the P'al form, while the Pael form indicates making something great. The word is linked to the Aramaic root corresponding to another Hebrew word, רָב (rav), which also conveys the idea of greatness.
רְבָה vb. grow great
Pe. grow tall and large
Pa. make great
base
H7236 רְבָה
7236 rbah reb-aw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7235:--make a great man, grow.
see HEBREW for 07235
רְבָה (re.vah) — to grow great.
1) to grow great
1a) (P'al) to grow long, grow tall and large, grow great, increase
1b) (Pael) to make great
AVqp2ms — Verb · Qal · perfect second person masculine singularAVqp2ms
תְּקֵף (tqeph) means to grow strong or to become mighty. It can refer to both a literal strengthening and a figurative hardening or arrogance. The verb has forms indicating both intransitive and causative actions, such as making something strong or firm.
[תְּקֵף] vb. grow strong
Pe. grow arrogant, of spirit of man
Pa. make strong, stringent
base
H8631 תְּקֵף
8631 tqeph tek-afe'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8630; to become (causatively,
make) mighty or (figuratively) obstinate:--make firm, harden,
be(-come) strong.
see HEBREW for 08630
תְּקֵף (te.qeph) — to grow strong.
1) to grow strong, be hardened
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to grow strong, be hardened
1a2) to grow arrogant (fig)
1b) (Pael) to make strong, make firm, make stringent
AC/Vqp2ms — Conjunction · verb qal perfect second person masculine singularAC/Vqp2ms
רְבוּ (rebû) refers to the concept of greatness or majesty. It is derived from a root that suggests an increase in dignity. The term is noted in Aramaic and is associated with the idea of elevated status.
רְבוּ n.f. greatness
base
H7238 רְבוּ
7238 rbuw reb-oo'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 7235; increase (of
dignity):--greatness, majesty.
see HEBREW for 07235
רְבוּ (re.vu) — greatness.
greatness
AC/Ncfsc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixAC/Ncfsc/Sp2ms
רְבָה (rbah) means to grow great or to increase. It can refer to growing tall or large in the P'al form, while the Pael form indicates making something great. The word is linked to the Aramaic root corresponding to another Hebrew word, רָב (rav), which also conveys the idea of greatness.
רְבָה vb. grow great
Pe. grow tall and large
Pa. make great
base
H7236 רְבָה
7236 rbah reb-aw'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7235:--make a great man, grow.
see HEBREW for 07235
רְבָה (re.vah) — to grow great.
1) to grow great
1a) (P'al) to grow long, grow tall and large, grow great, increase
1b) (Pael) to make great
AVqp3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularAVqp3fs
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
AC/Vqp3fs — Conjunction · verb qal perfect third person feminine singularAC/Vqp3fs
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 — Preposition · noun common masculine plural determined · particleAR/Ncmpd/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.
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
AC/Ncbsc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · noun common both singular construct · suffixAC/Ncbsc/Sp2ms
סוֹף (soph) means 'end' or 'conclusion' and is related to the Hebrew word סוֹף (H5490). It appears in an Aramaic context, corresponding to the concept of an ending.
H5491 סוֹף
5491 cowph sofe
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5490:--end.
see HEBREW for 05490
סוֹף (soph) — end.
end, conclusion
Aramaic of soph (סוֹף "end" H5490)
AR/Ncbsc — Preposition · noun common both singular constructAR/Ncbsc
qets, 'ephec, kalah; telos, sunteleo:
The end of anything is its termination, hence, also, final object or purpose.
It is the translation of several Hebrew and Greek words, chiefly in the Old Testament of qets (properly, "a cutting off") and other words from the same root (Ge 6:13, "The end of all flesh is come before me"); 'acharith, "hinder part," is also frequently translated "end" (De 11:12; Ps 37:37,38, American Revised Version: "There is a happy end to the man of peace .... The end of the wicked shall be cut off"; the English Revised Version "latter end" (Ps 37:37), margin "reward" or "future posterity"; Ps 73:17…
End
In Heb. 13:7, is the rendering of the unusual Greek word ekbasin, meaning “outcome”, i.e., death. It occurs only elsewhere in 1 Cor. 10:13, where it is rendered “escape.”
אֲרַע (ara) refers to the earth or soil, with implications of being low or inferior. It is an Aramaic term corresponding to the Hebrew word for earth, אֶ֫רֶץ (erets). The entries suggest a range of meanings including earth, ground, and planet.
[אֲרַע] 21 n.[f.] earth
base
H772 אֲרַע
772 'ara` ar-ah'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 776; the earth; by implication
(figuratively) low:--earth, interior.
see HEBREW for 0776
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: soil.
: soil
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: inferior.
: inferior
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
אֲרַע (a.ra) — earth: planet.
: planet
earth, world, ground
Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
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