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Daniel 6:20 — Word Study

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WLCוּכְמִקְרְבֵ֣הּ לְגֻבָּ֔א לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל בְּקָ֥ל עֲצִ֖יב זְעִ֑ק עָנֵ֨ה מַלְכָּ֜א וְאָמַ֣ר לְדָנִיֵּ֗אל דָּֽנִיֵּאל֙ עֲבֵד֙ אֱלָהָ֣א חַיָּ֔א אֱלָהָ֗ךְ דִּ֣י אַ֤נְתְּ פָּֽלַֽח־ לֵהּ֙ בִּתְדִירָ֔א הַיְכִ֥ל לְשֵׁיזָבוּתָ֖ךְ מִן־ אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃

BSAthe dengôb [a pit or a hiding place] whomdîy the lionsʼaryêh [these fierce and powerful animals]

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Daniel 6:20quick helps
In a sentenceThe king, filled with anguish, calls out to Daniel in the den, questioning if God has delivered him from the lions.
Who is speakingThe king, expressing deep concern for Daniel.
Where we areThe moment of crisis — the king approaches the den after a night of worry.
The hard wordעֲצִ֖יב
Take awayThe king's voice reveals his emotional turmoil and concern for Daniel's safety.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectH607 verbבְּ The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

2 of 24 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — Daniel 6:20

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Context — The Crisis in the Lion's Dengenerated

19At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions.
20When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?”
21Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever!
22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

Daniel 6:20 captures a pivotal moment where the king, having spent a night in distress, rushes to the lion's den to check on Daniel. His anguished cry reflects both his authority and his concern for Daniel, who has been thrown into the den for his faithfulness to God. This moment is critical in the narrative, showcasing the tension between earthly authority and divine protection.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Daniel 6:16–27So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”
2Daniel 3:15–17Now, if you are ready, as soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the statue I have made. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?”
31 Chronicles 16:11Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
4Psalm 71:14–18But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.
5Psalm 73:23Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.

The Key Word עֲצִ֖יב, 'a.Tzivgenerated

The word עֲצִ֖יב ('a.Tziv) conveys a sense of pain or anguish, emphasizing the emotional state of the king as he approaches the den. It is derived from a root that indicates affliction or lamentation, highlighting the gravity of the situation as he calls out to Daniel.

This word's usage here paints a vivid picture of the king's distress, as he is not merely calling out but doing so with a lamentable voice, reflecting the weight of his worry for Daniel's fate.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

In this study, the verse is read in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase in a voice of anguish.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb of the verse is זְעִ֑ק (ze.'Ik), he cried out, which governs the entire clause. The structure includes several phrases: a prepositional phrase indicating the location, a noun phrase identifying the subject, and a clause expressing the king's inquiry.

The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the action of crying out, which is central to the king's emotional response. The arrangement of phrases highlights the urgency and intensity of the moment.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates עֲצִ֖יב with the Greek word ἄλγος (algos), which means pain or sorrow. This choice aligns with the emotional weight of the king's cry, emphasizing the depth of his concern for Daniel.

This translation choice indicates a consistent understanding of the king's emotional state as one filled with anguish, paralleling the Hebrew text's intent.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Daniel 6:20 describes the moment when the king, filled with anguish, rushes to the lion's den and cries out to Daniel, asking if God has saved him from the lions. This highlights the king's deep concern for Daniel's safety and the tension of the situation.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does the king's cry reveal about his feelings for Daniel?

The king's anguished cry shows his deep concern and emotional turmoil over Daniel's fate, indicating a bond beyond mere authority.

Why was Daniel thrown into the lion's den?

Daniel was thrown into the lion's den for refusing to stop praying to his God, defying the king's decree.

How does this moment reflect the theme of faithfulness?

This moment highlights Daniel's faithfulness to God, which contrasts with the king's distress, emphasizing the tension between earthly power and divine protection.

What can we learn from the king's reaction?

The king's reaction teaches us about the importance of compassion and concern for others, especially in times of crisis.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. How do I respond when I am worried about someone I care about?
  2. What does this passage teach me about the relationship between faith and fear?
  3. In what ways can I show compassion to those in distress around me?
  4. How can I remain faithful in difficult situations like Daniel?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Early church commentators reflect on this moment, emphasizing the king's emotional response and Daniel's faithfulness in adversity.

JeromeSt. Jerome, Commentary on Daniel, CHAPTER SIX c. 347–420
Verse 20. "And approaching the pit, he called out to Daniel with a tear-choked voice and addressed him." By his tears he showed his inner emotion, and forgetting his royal dignity, the conqueror ran to his captive,
Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →
Theodoret of CyrusCOMMENTARY ON Daniel 6:19-20 c. 393–460
Each of these phrases shows the religious spirit of the king, who complimented Daniel on his piety: first, he calls him not his own servant but God’s;
Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Daniel 6:20 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel,.... Expressing grief and sorrow his heart was full of; it was rather like howling than speaking; thus he cried before he saw

Read John Gill on Daniel 6 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Servant of the living God: this was a commendation both of Daniel and his God, though he served both very coarsely. Is thy God able to deliver thee? is he omnipotent? surely if ever he will put forth his power, it will be in thy case, for thou servest him continually, thou wilt not be frightened from his service by savage beasts, by ramping and roaring lions; now it will appear what thy God will do for his servant. Ah, poor king, God is a better Master to his servants than thou art, even to Daniel.

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 6:20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: [and] the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?Ver. 20. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice.] With a piteous distressed voice: far otherwise than did Daniel, who chose rather to be cast into the den of lions than to carry about a lion in his bosom, an enraged conscience, as did Darius here, and afterwards Theodoricus, king of Italy, who had caused Boetius and Symmachus to be unjustly beheaded, but carried the horror of it to his grave. How good is it, therefore, to keep…

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(20) Is thy God . . . able?—The faith of this king is very weak. In Daniel 6:16 he expressed a vague hope that God would protect His servant. That hope seems now to have died out, though afterwards (Daniel 6:26) it appears stronger than that of Nebuchadnezzar. (Comp. Daniel 4:37.) The phrase “living God” is remarkable, coming as it does from a heathen king. (See 1 Samuel 17:36.)

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 20. He cried with a lamentable voice] His heart, full of grief, affected his speech. Servant of the living God] The king was convinced that, unless his God saved him, his destruction was inevitable.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

20. when he came] as he drew near. with a lamentable voice] or, with a pained voice. The same expression (with an inappreciable difference of form) occurs in the Targ. (Ps.-Jon.) of Exodus 12:31, and in that of Est 4:1. and the king, &c.] the king answered and said. the living God] The same emphatic and significant title, found in Deuteronomy 5:26; Joshua 3:10; 1 Samuel 17:26; 1 Samuel 17:36; 2 Kings 19:4; 2 Kings 19:16; Jeremiah 10:10; Jeremiah 23:36; Hosea 1:10; Psalms 42:2; Psalms 84:2.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He cried with a lamentable voice - A voice full of anxious solicitude. Literally, “a voice of grief.” Such a cry would be natural on such an occasion.

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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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?”

WEBWorld English Bible2000

When he came near to the den to Daniel, he cried with a troubled voice. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from the lions?”

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?”

NETBNew English Translation2006

As he approached the den, he called out to Daniel in a worried voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God whom you continually serve able to rescue you from the lions?”

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

And when he came near unto the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

RVARevised Version, American1894

And when he came near unto the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice: the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

NWBWebster's Bible1833

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice to Daniel: and the king spoke and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

GNVGeneva Bible1599

And when he came to the denne, he cryed with a lamentable voyce vnto Daniel: and the King spake, and saide to Daniel, O Daniel, the seruant of ye liuing God, is not thy God (whom thou alway seruest) able to deliuer thee from the lyons?

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

And when he came near unto the den, he cried with a mournful voice unto Daniel: the king spoke and said unto Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, hath thy God whom thou servest continually been able to save thee from the lions?

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

and at his coming near to the den, to Daniel, with a grieved voice, he crieth. The king hath answered and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, thy God, whom thou art serving continually, is He able to deliver thee from the lions?'

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and at his coming near to the den, to Daniel, with a grieved voice, he cries. The king has answered and said to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, your God, whom you are serving continually, is He able to deliver you from the lions?”

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

(6:21) And when he came near to the den, he cried with a mournful voice unto Daniel: the king commenced and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, hath thy God, whom thou worshippest continually, been able to deliver thee from the lions!

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

As he came near to the den, he called out to Daniel in a sad voice, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to save you from the lions?”

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

And coming near to the den, cried with a lamentable voice to Daniel, and said to him: Daniel, servant of the living God, hath thy God, whom thou servest always, been able, thinkest thou, to deliver thee from the lions?

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

As he approached the den, he called out anxiously to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God whom you honor so faithfully, was your God able to save you from the lions?”

BBEBible in Basic English1949

And when he came near the hole where Daniel was, he gave a loud cry of grief; the king made answer and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whose servant you are at all times, able to keep you safe from the lions?

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.

וּandclauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalכְjustclauseverbמִקְרְבֵ֣assubjectהּhe.approachedprepositional phrase · prepositionalלְtonoun phraseגֻבָּ֔theאdenprepositional phrase · prepositionalלְtoדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אלDanielprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּwithnoun phraseקָ֥לa.voiceעֲצִ֖יבpainedverbזְעִ֑קhe.cried.outclauseverbעָנֵ֨ה[was].replyingnoun phrase · subjectמַלְכָּ֜theאkingוְand.[was]clauseverbאָמַ֣רsayingprepositional phrase · prepositionalלְtoדָנִיֵּ֗אלDanielclauseclausenoun phraseדָּֽנִיֵּאל֙O.Danielnoun phraseעֲבֵד֙the.servantnoun phrasenoun phraseאֱלָהָ֣ofאthe.Godadjective phraseחַיָּ֔(the)אlivingclausenoun phrasenoun phraseאֱלָהָ֗Godךְyourrelpדִּ֣יwhomclausesubjectאַ֤נְתְּyouverbפָּֽלַֽח[are].paying.reverenceprepositional phrase · prepositionalלֵtoהּ֙himprepositional phrase · prepositionalבִּinnoun phraseתְדִירָ֔(the)אcontinuanceclauseהַwasclauseverbיְכִ֥לhe.able?prepositional phrase · prepositionalלְtoclauseverbשֵׁיזָבוּתָ֖deliverobjectךְyouprepositional phrase · prepositionalמִןfromnoun phraseאַרְיָוָתָֽtheאlions

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text is supported by the Dead Sea Scrolls, which contain significant portions of this verse, affirming the integrity of the text. Both witnesses agree on the core elements of the verse, though the scrolls show some restoration and editorial input.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וּכְמִקְרְבֵ֣הּ לְגֻבָּ֔א לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל בְּקָ֥ל עֲצִ֖יב זְעִ֑ק עָנֵ֨ה מַלְכָּ֜א וְאָמַ֣ר לְדָנִיֵּ֗אל דָּֽנִיֵּאל֙ עֲבֵד֙ אֱלָהָ֣א חַיָּ֔א אֱלָהָ֗ךְ דִּ֣י אַ֤נְתְּ פָּֽלַֽח־ לֵהּ֙ בִּתְדִירָ֔א הַיְכִ֥ל לְשֵׁיזָבוּתָ֖ךְ מִן־ אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וּכְמִקְרְבֵ֣הּβασιλεὺςלְדָנִיֵּ֗אלλεόντων

2 of the 24 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.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q113a copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

באדין מלכ [א] [בשפרפר] א בנגה א ובאתבהלה לגב א די אריות א אזל

14 words of the verse are on this fragment — 2 partly restored, 2 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.

Daniel 6:20קְרֵבand just asand just as appקְרֵבגֹּבto den theto den theגֹּבדָּנִיֵּאלto Danielto Danielדָּנִיֵּאלקָלwith a voicwith a voiceקָלעֲצַבpainedpainedעֲצַבזְעִ֑קhe cried ouhe cried outזְעִ֑קעֲנָה[was] reply[was] replyingעֲנָהמֶ֫לֶךְking theking theמֶ֫לֶךְאֲמַרand [was] sand [was] sayinאֲמַרדָּנִיֵּאלto Danielto DanielדָּנִיֵּאלדָּנִיֵּאלO DanielO Danielדָּנִיֵּאלעֲבַד[the] serva[the] servant oעֲבַדאֱלָהּGod theGod theאֱלָהּחַיlivinglivingחַיאֱלָהּGod yourGod yourאֱלָהּדִּיwhomwhomדִּיאנתהyouyouאנתהפְּלַח[are] payin[are] paying reפְּלַחוֹto himto himוֹתְּדִירָאin continuain continuanceתְּדִירָאיְכִל¿ was he ab¿ was he ableיְכִלשֵׁיזִבto deliver to deliver youשֵׁיזִבמִןfromfromמִןאַרְיֵהlions thelions theאַרְיֵהדָּנִאֵלDanielDanielדָּנִאֵלעֲבַדto maketo makeעֲבַדאֱלֹהַּgodgodאֱלֹהַּחֲיָאto liveto liveחֲיָאדּוּרto dwellto dwellדּוּרקָרֵבto presentto present: comקָרֵבגּוּבגּוּבקוֹלvoice: souvoice: soundקוֹלעָצַבto hurtto hurtעָצַבזָעַקto cry outto cry outזָעַקעוּןto dwellto dwellעוּןמֶ֫לֶךְKing'sKing'sמֶ֫לֶךְאָמַרto sayto sayאָמַרדָּאthisthisדָּאאַתָּ֫הyou(m.s.)you(m.s.)אַתָּ֫הפָּלַחto cleaveto cleaveפָּלַחיָכֹלbe ablebe ableיָכֹלעָזַבForsakenForsakenעָזַב
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Daniel 6:20

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.

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
וּכְמִקְרְבֵ֣הּu.khe.mik.re.Veh and just as approached he H7127 Conjunction · preposition · verb qal infinitive construct common · suffix
9× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To approach or draw near to someone or something, often in a physical or spiritual sense, as seen in Psalm 119:151 where the psalmist draws near to God's commandments. This word can also mean to offer or present something to someone.
Tyndale gloss
to approach
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קְרֵב vb. approach

Pe. when he approached

Pa. offer sacrifice

Haph.

= Pa.

bring near

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7127 קְרֵב

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7127 qreb ker-abe'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 7126:--approach, come (near,

nigh), draw near.

see HEBREW for 07126

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AC/R/Vqcc/Sp3ms — Conjunction · preposition · verb qal infinitive construct common · suffix
AC/R/Vqcc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
לְגֻבָּ֔אle.gu.Ba' to den the H1358 Preposition · noun common both singular determined · particle
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A den or pit, often used to describe a hiding place or a trap for wild animals, this word is associated with lions and other fierce creatures. It appears in descriptions of the natural world and the habitats of wild beasts. The den is a place of refuge or danger.
Amplified meaning
a pit or a hiding place
Tyndale gloss
den
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

גֹּב (gob) refers to a pit or den, specifically one associated with wild animals like lions. It is derived from a root that suggests a cut-out space. The term is used in contexts related to animal dens.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[גֹּב] n.m. pit, den of lions

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1358 גֹּב

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1358 gob gobe

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 1461; a pit (for wild

animals) (as cut out):--den.

see HEBREW for 01461

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

גֹּב (gov) — den.

pit, den (of lions)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | N-ms | Art — Preposition · noun common both singular determined · particle
AR/Ncbsd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

(ma`on, me`onah, "habitation"; me`arah, and spelaion, "cave"; me'urah (Isa 11:8), "a light-hole," from 'or, "light," perhaps for me`arah; cokh (Ps 10:9 the King James Version), and cukkah (Job 38:40), "a covert," elsewhere "booth"; 'erebh (Job 37:8), "covert," as in the Revised Version (British and American); gobh; compare Arabic jubb, "pit" (Da 6:7); minharoth, "fissure" or "cleft" (Jud 6:2)): In the limestone mountains of Palestine caves, large and small, are abundant, the calcium carbonate, of which the rock is mainly composed, being dissolved by the water as it…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Den

A lair of wild beasts (Ps. 10:9; 104:22; Job 37:8); the hole of a venomous reptile (Isa. 11:8); a recess for secrecy “in dens and caves of the earth” (Heb. 11:38); a resort of thieves (Matt. 21:13; Mark 11:17). Daniel was cast into “the den of lions” (Dan. 6:16, 17). Some recent discoveries among the ruins of Babylon have brought to light the fact that the practice of punishing offenders against the law by throwing them into a den of lions was common.

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אלle.Da.ni.Yel to Daniel H1841 Preposition · noun proper masculine
57× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Tyndale gloss
Daniel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniye'l) refers to the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his interpretations of dreams during the Babylonian exile. His name means 'God is my judge.' Daniel is recognized as the fourth of the major prophets and is also called Belteshazzar. He is first mentioned in Ezra 8:2 and noted for his holiness, as acknowledged by Ezekiel.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּנִיֵּאל n.pr.m. Daniel (BH id.)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1841 Daniye'l daw-nee-yale'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 1840; Danijel, the Heb.

prophet:--Daniel.

see HEBREW for 01840

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.2

§ Daniel = "God is my judge"

1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel

1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)

דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.

A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1;

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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AR/Npm — Preposition · noun proper masculine
AR/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

dan'-yel (daniye'l, dani'-el, "God is my judge"; Daniel):

(1) One of the sons of David (1Ch 3:1).

(2) A Levite of the family of Ithamar (Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6).

(3) A prophet of the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, the hero and author of the Book of Daniel.

1. Early Life:

We know nothing of the early life of Daniel, except what is recorded in the book bearing his name. Here it is said that he was one of the youths of royal or noble seed, who were carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar in the third year of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. These youths were without blemish, well-favored, skillful in all wisdom, endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace. The king commanded to teach them the…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Daniel

God is my judge, or judge of God. (1.) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” (1 Chr. 3:1). He is called also Chileab (2 Sam. 3:3).

(2.) One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the Old Testament as a prophet. His life and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Daniel. He was descended from one of the noble families of Judah (Dan. 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah. At the first deportation of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar (the kingdom of Israel had come to an end nearly a century before), or immediately after his victory over the Egyptians at the second battle of Carchemish, in the fourth year of the reign of…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(judgment of God). The second son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess. (1 Chronicles 3:1) In (2 Samuel 3:3) he is called Chileab. (B.C. about 1051.) The fourth of ’the greater prophets." Nothing is known of his parentage or family. He appears, however, to have been of royal or noble descent, (Daniel 1:3) and to have possessed considerable personal endowments. (Daniel 1:4) He was taken to Babylon in "the third year of Jehoiakim" (B.C. 604), and trained for the king’s service. He was divinely supported in his resolve to abstain from the "king’s meat" for fear of defilement. (Daniel 1:8-16) At the close of his three years…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

1. Called Belteshazzar by the Chaldeans, a prophet descended from the royal family of David, who was carried captive to Babylon, when very young, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim king of Judah, B. C. 606. He was chosen, with his three companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, to reside at Nebuchadnezzar’s court, where he received a suitable education, and made great progress in all the sciences of the Chaldeans, but declined to pollute himself by eating provisions from the king’s table, which would often be ceremonially unclean to a Jew, or defiled by some connection with idol-worship. At the end of their three years’ education, Daniel and his companions excelled all others, and received honorable appointments in the royal service. Here Daniel soon displayed his prophetic gifts in interpreting a dream of Nebuchadnezzar, by whom he was made governor of Babylon, and head of the learned…

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
בְּקָ֥לbe.Kal with a voice H7032 Preposition · noun common both singular absolute
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
It signifies a voice or sound, like the voice of God speaking to Moses in Exodus 3:4 or the sound of music in Psalm 98:5.
Tyndale gloss
voice
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

קָל (qal) refers to 'voice' or 'sound' in Hebrew. It is noted as an Aramaic term corresponding to the Hebrew word for sound, קוֹל (qol). The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to auditory phenomena.

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7032 קָל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7032 qal kawl

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6963:--sound, voice.

see HEBREW for 06963

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קָל (qal) — voice: sound.

: sound

voice, sound

Aramaic of qol (קוֹל ": sound" H6963H)

קָל (qal) — voice.

: voice

voice, sound

Aramaic of qol (קוֹל ": sound" H6963H)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR/Ncbsa — Preposition · noun common both singular absolute
AR/Ncbsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

vois.

See BATH KOL.

Nave's Topical Bible

→ OF GOD Eze 1:24,28; 10:5; Joh 5:37; 12:28-30; Ac 7:31; 9:4,7; 26:14,15

See ANTHROPOMORPHISMS

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
עֲצִ֖יב'a.Tziv pained H6088
1× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[עֲצַב] vb. pain, grieve;—Pe. Dn 6:21

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6088 עֲצַב

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6088 `atsab , ats-ab'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6087; to afflict:--lamentable.

see HEBREW for 06087

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲצַב (a.tsav) — to pain.

1) to pain, grieve

1a) (P'al) pained (participle)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AAabsa
AAabsa
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
זְעִ֑קze.'Ik he cried out H2200 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
1× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

זְעִ֑ק vb. cry, call;—Pe. Dn 6:21

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2200 זְעִ֑ק

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2200 z`iq zek'-eek

(Aramaic) corresponding to 2199; to make an outcry:--cry.

see HEBREW for 02199

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

זְעִ֑ק (ze.iq) — to cry out.

(P'al) to cry, cry out, call

Aramaic of za.aq (זָעַק "to cry out" H2199)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
עָנֵ֨ה'a.Neh [was] replying H6032 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
30× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Tyndale gloss
to answer
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עֲנָה (anah) primarily means 'to answer' or 'to respond.' It is noted in various forms, including a P'al verb form that emphasizes making a reply. The word is linked to the Aramaic form corresponding to another Hebrew root. The entries do not provide significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[עֲנָה] vb. answer

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6032 עֲנָה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6032 `anah an-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6030:--answer, speak.

see HEBREW for 06030

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲנָה (a.nah) — to answer.

1) to answer, respond

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to answer, make reply

1a2) to respond

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqrmsa — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
מַלְכָּ֜אmal.Ka' king the H4430 Noun common both singular determined · particle
180× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Tyndale gloss
king
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מֶ֫לֶךְ 178 n.m. king

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4430 מֶ֫לֶךְ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4430 melek meh'-lek

(Aramaic) corresponding to 4428; a king:--king, royal.

see HEBREW for 04428

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.

king

Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428)

§ 1) king

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsd/Ta — Noun common both singular determined · particle
ANcbsd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Easton's Bible Dictionary

King

Is in Scripture very generally used to denote one invested with authority, whether extensive or limited. There were thirty-one kings in Canaan (Josh. 12:9, 24), whom Joshua subdued. Adonibezek subdued seventy kings (Judg. 1:7). In the New Testament the Roman emperor is spoken of as a king (1 Pet. 2:13, 17); and Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch, is also called a king (Matt. 14:9; Mark 6:22).

This title is applied to God (1 Tim. 1:17), and to Christ, the Son of God (1 Tim. 6:15, 16;

Nave's Topical Bible

→ Called KING OF KINGS Ezr 7:12; Eze 26:7; Da 2:37

→ Divinely authorized De 17:15; 1Sa 9:16,17; 16:12; 1Ch 22:10; 2Ch 2:11,12; Pr 8:15; Da 2:21,37; 4:17; 5:20; Ho 8:4; 13:11

→ How chosen

By divine appointment, Saul 1Sa 10:1

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
וְאָמַ֣רve.'a.Mar and [was] saying H560 Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Tyndale gloss
to say
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֲמַר (amar) means to say, tell, command, or speak. It is used in various contexts to express communication or declaration. The word is related to the Aramaic form and is linked to another Hebrew root, אָמַר (H0559). The entries consistently emphasize its verbal nature without significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֲמַר 71 vb. say, tell, command

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H560 אֲמַר say, tell, command

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

560 'amar am-ar'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 559:--command, declare, say,

speak, tell.

see HEBREW for 0559

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֲמַר (a.mar) — to say.

(P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate

Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AC/Vqrmsa — Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine singular
AC/Vqrmsa
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
לְדָנִיֵּ֗אלle.da.ni.Yel to Daniel H1841 Preposition · noun proper masculine
57× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Tyndale gloss
Daniel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniye'l) refers to the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his interpretations of dreams during the Babylonian exile. His name means 'God is my judge.' Daniel is recognized as the fourth of the major prophets and is also called Belteshazzar. He is first mentioned in Ezra 8:2 and noted for his holiness, as acknowledged by Ezekiel.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּנִיֵּאל n.pr.m. Daniel (BH id.)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1841 Daniye'l daw-nee-yale'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 1840; Danijel, the Heb.

prophet:--Daniel.

see HEBREW for 01840

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.2

§ Daniel = "God is my judge"

1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel

1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)

דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.

A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1;

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR/Npm — Preposition · noun proper masculine
AR/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

dan'-yel (daniye'l, dani'-el, "God is my judge"; Daniel):

(1) One of the sons of David (1Ch 3:1).

(2) A Levite of the family of Ithamar (Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6).

(3) A prophet of the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, the hero and author of the Book of Daniel.

1. Early Life:

We know nothing of the early life of Daniel, except what is recorded in the book bearing his name. Here it is said that he was one of the youths of royal or noble seed, who were carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar in the third year of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. These youths were without blemish, well-favored, skillful in all wisdom, endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace. The king commanded to teach them the…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Daniel

God is my judge, or judge of God. (1.) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” (1 Chr. 3:1). He is called also Chileab (2 Sam. 3:3).

(2.) One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the Old Testament as a prophet. His life and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Daniel. He was descended from one of the noble families of Judah (Dan. 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah. At the first deportation of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar (the kingdom of Israel had come to an end nearly a century before), or immediately after his victory over the Egyptians at the second battle of Carchemish, in the fourth year of the reign of…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(judgment of God). The second son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess. (1 Chronicles 3:1) In (2 Samuel 3:3) he is called Chileab. (B.C. about 1051.) The fourth of ’the greater prophets." Nothing is known of his parentage or family. He appears, however, to have been of royal or noble descent, (Daniel 1:3) and to have possessed considerable personal endowments. (Daniel 1:4) He was taken to Babylon in "the third year of Jehoiakim" (B.C. 604), and trained for the king’s service. He was divinely supported in his resolve to abstain from the "king’s meat" for fear of defilement. (Daniel 1:8-16) At the close of his three years…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

1. Called Belteshazzar by the Chaldeans, a prophet descended from the royal family of David, who was carried captive to Babylon, when very young, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim king of Judah, B. C. 606. He was chosen, with his three companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, to reside at Nebuchadnezzar’s court, where he received a suitable education, and made great progress in all the sciences of the Chaldeans, but declined to pollute himself by eating provisions from the king’s table, which would often be ceremonially unclean to a Jew, or defiled by some connection with idol-worship. At the end of their three years’ education, Daniel and his companions excelled all others, and received honorable appointments in the royal service. Here Daniel soon displayed his prophetic gifts in interpreting a dream of Nebuchadnezzar, by whom he was made governor of Babylon, and head of the learned…

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
דָּֽנִיֵּאל֙da.ni.yeL O Daniel H1841 Noun proper masculine
57× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Tyndale gloss
Daniel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniye'l) refers to the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his interpretations of dreams during the Babylonian exile. His name means 'God is my judge.' Daniel is recognized as the fourth of the major prophets and is also called Belteshazzar. He is first mentioned in Ezra 8:2 and noted for his holiness, as acknowledged by Ezekiel.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּנִיֵּאל n.pr.m. Daniel (BH id.)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1841 Daniye'l daw-nee-yale'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 1840; Danijel, the Heb.

prophet:--Daniel.

see HEBREW for 01840

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.2

§ Daniel = "God is my judge"

1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel

1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)

דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.

A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1;

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANpm — Noun proper masculine
ANpm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

dan'-yel (daniye'l, dani'-el, "God is my judge"; Daniel):

(1) One of the sons of David (1Ch 3:1).

(2) A Levite of the family of Ithamar (Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6).

(3) A prophet of the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, the hero and author of the Book of Daniel.

1. Early Life:

We know nothing of the early life of Daniel, except what is recorded in the book bearing his name. Here it is said that he was one of the youths of royal or noble seed, who were carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar in the third year of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. These youths were without blemish, well-favored, skillful in all wisdom, endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace. The king commanded to teach them the…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Daniel

God is my judge, or judge of God. (1.) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” (1 Chr. 3:1). He is called also Chileab (2 Sam. 3:3).

(2.) One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the Old Testament as a prophet. His life and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Daniel. He was descended from one of the noble families of Judah (Dan. 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah. At the first deportation of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar (the kingdom of Israel had come to an end nearly a century before), or immediately after his victory over the Egyptians at the second battle of Carchemish, in the fourth year of the reign of…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(judgment of God). The second son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess. (1 Chronicles 3:1) In (2 Samuel 3:3) he is called Chileab. (B.C. about 1051.) The fourth of ’the greater prophets." Nothing is known of his parentage or family. He appears, however, to have been of royal or noble descent, (Daniel 1:3) and to have possessed considerable personal endowments. (Daniel 1:4) He was taken to Babylon in "the third year of Jehoiakim" (B.C. 604), and trained for the king’s service. He was divinely supported in his resolve to abstain from the "king’s meat" for fear of defilement. (Daniel 1:8-16) At the close of his three years…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

1. Called Belteshazzar by the Chaldeans, a prophet descended from the royal family of David, who was carried captive to Babylon, when very young, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim king of Judah, B. C. 606. He was chosen, with his three companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, to reside at Nebuchadnezzar’s court, where he received a suitable education, and made great progress in all the sciences of the Chaldeans, but declined to pollute himself by eating provisions from the king’s table, which would often be ceremonially unclean to a Jew, or defiled by some connection with idol-worship. At the end of their three years’ education, Daniel and his companions excelled all others, and received honorable appointments in the royal service. Here Daniel soon displayed his prophetic gifts in interpreting a dream of Nebuchadnezzar, by whom he was made governor of Babylon, and head of the learned…

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
עֲבֵד֙'a.Ved [the] servant of H5649 Noun common · both singular construct
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A servant or slave is the meaning of this word, which is used to describe someone who serves another person or God, as seen in the story of the Israelites serving God. It is a term that implies a relationship of service or subordination. The word is used in the KJV to describe social roles and relationships.
Tyndale gloss
servant/slave
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עֲבַד (abad) refers to a servant or slave. It is derived from the related term עֶ֫בֶד (e.ved), which also means servant or slave. The word appears in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts, highlighting its significance in various roles of servitude.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[עֲבַד, or עֲבֵד] n.m. slave, servant

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5649 עֲבַד, עֲבֵד

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5649 `abad ab-bad'

(Aramaic) from 5648; a servant:--servant.

see HEBREW for 05648

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲבַד (a.vad) — servant/slave.

servant, slave

Aramaic of e.ved (עֶ֫בֶד "servant/slave" H5650)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsc — Noun common · both singular construct
ANcbsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
אֱלָהָ֣א'e.la.Ha' God the H426 Noun common both singular determined · particle
95× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Tyndale gloss
god
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֱלָהּ (elah) refers to a deity, encompassing both the concept of God in a general sense and specifically the God of Israel. It can also denote heathen deities. The word is rooted in Aramaic, corresponding to another term for God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱלָהּ 94 n.m. god, God

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H426 אֱלָהּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

426 'elahh el-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 433; God:--God, god.

see HEBREW for 0433

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱלָהּ (e.lah) — god.

1) god, God

1a) god, heathen deity

1b) God (of Israel)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsd/Ta — Noun common both singular determined · particle
ANcbsd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

god ('Elohim, 'El, [`Elyon], Shadday, Yahweh; Theos):

I. INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL IDEA

1. The Idea in Experience and in Thought

2. Definition of the Idea

3. The Knowledge of God

4. Ethnic Ideas of God

(1) Animism

(2) Fetishism

(3) Idolatry

(4) Polytheism

(5) Henotheism

(6) Pantheism

(7) Deism

(8) Semitic Monolatry

(9) Monotheism

II. THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

1. The Course of Its Development

2. Forms of Its Manifestation

(1) The Face or Countenance of God

(2) The Voice and Word of God

(3) The Glory of God

(4) The Angel of God

(5) The Spirit of God

(6) The Name of God

(7) Occasional Forms

3. The Names of God

(1) Generic

(2) Attributive

(3) Yahweh

4. Pre-prophetic Conceptions of God

(1) Yahweh Alone Is the God of Israel

(a) His Early Worship

(b) Popular Religion

(c) Polytheistic Tendencies

(i) Coordination

(ii) Assimilation

(iii) Disintegration

(d) No Hebrew Goddesses

(e) Human Sacrifices

Easton's Bible Dictionary

God

(A.S. and Dutch God; Dan. Gud; Ger. Gott), the name of the Divine Being. It is the rendering (1) of the Hebrew ’El, from a word meaning to be strong; (2) of ’Eloah_, plural _’Elohim. The singular form, Eloah, is used only in poetry. The plural form is more commonly used in all parts of the Bible, The Hebrew word Jehovah (q.v.), the only other word generally employed to denote the Supreme Being, is uniformly rendered in the Authorized Version by “LORD,” printed in small capitals. The existence of God is taken for granted in the Bible. There is nowhere any argument to prove it. He who disbelieves this truth is spoken of as one devoid of understanding (Ps. 14:1).

The arguments generally adduced by theologians in proof of the being of God are:

(1.) The a priori argument, which is the testimony afforded by reason.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(good). Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures two chief names are used for the one true divine Being--ELOHIM, commonly translated God in our version, and JEHOVAH, translated Lord . Elohim is the plural of Eloah (in Arabic Allah); it is often used in the short form EL (a word signifying strength , as in EL-SHADDAI, God Almighty, the name by which God was specially known to the patriarchs. (Genesis 17:1; 28:3; Exodus 6:3) The etymology is uncertain, but it is generally agreed that the primary idea is that of strength, power of effect , and that it properly describes God in that character in which he is exhibited to all men in his works, as the creator, sustainer and supreme governor of the world. The plural form of Elohim has given rise to much discussion. The fanciful idea that it…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

This name, the derivation of which is uncertain, we give to that eternal, infinite, perfect, and incomprehensible Being, the Creator of all things, who preserves and governs all by his almighty power and wisdom, and is the only proper object of worship. The proper Hebrew name for God is JEHOVAH, which signifies He is. But the Jews, from a feeling of reverence, avoid pronouncing this name, substituting for it, wherever it occurs in the sacred test, the word ADONAI, Lord; except in the expression, ADONAI JEHOVAH, Lord Jehovah, for which they put, ADONAI ELOHIM, Lord God. This usage, which is not without an element of superstition, is very ancient, dating its origin some centuries before Christ; but there is no good ground for assuming its existence in the days of the inspired Old Testament writers. The proper word for God is ELOHIM, which is plural in its form, being thus used to signify…

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
חַיָּ֔אchai.Ya' living H2417 Particle
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is similar to H2416 and also means alive or living. It is used in the Bible to describe living creatures, like in Genesis 1:21, or to emphasize the importance of life, like in Deuteronomy 30:19.
Tyndale gloss
living
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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חַי (chay) means 'alive' or 'living' and can also refer to 'life' in a plural form. It is derived from the Aramaic root related to the concept of being alive. The entries consistently emphasize its connection to life and liveliness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

חַי adj. living (BH id.)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2417 חַי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2417 chay khah'-ee

(Aramaic) from 2418; alive; also (as noun in plural)

life:--life, that liveth, living.

see HEBREW for 02418

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חַי (chay) — living.

alive, living, life

Aramaic of chay (חַי "alive" H2416A)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AAabsd/Ta — Particle
AAabsd/Ta
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
אֱלָהָ֗ךְ'e.la.Hakh God your H426 Noun common both singular construct · suffix
95× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Tyndale gloss
god
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֱלָהּ (elah) refers to a deity, encompassing both the concept of God in a general sense and specifically the God of Israel. It can also denote heathen deities. The word is rooted in Aramaic, corresponding to another term for God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱלָהּ 94 n.m. god, God

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H426 אֱלָהּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

426 'elahh el-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 433; God:--God, god.

see HEBREW for 0433

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱלָהּ (e.lah) — god.

1) god, God

1a) god, heathen deity

1b) God (of Israel)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsc/Sp2ms — Noun common both singular construct · suffix
ANcbsc/Sp2ms
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דִּ֣יdi whom H1768 Conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Conjunction
AC
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אַ֤נְתְּ'an.tah you H607 Pronoun
15× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The word thou means you, a second-person singular pronoun used to address someone directly. It appears in Aramaic texts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Tyndale gloss
you
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אנתה Kt 14 (i.e. אַנְתָּה, peculiar to BAram.) pr.2ms. thou

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H607 אנתה, אַנְתָּה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

607 'antah an-taw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 859; thou:--as for thee, thou.

see HEBREW for 0859

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אַנְתָּה (an.tah) — you.

you, thou (second pers. sing.)

Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
APp2ms — Pronoun
APp2ms
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פָּֽלַֽח־pa.lach- [are] paying reverence H6399 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To serve means to worship or pay reverence to someone or something, often used to describe ministering to God or others in the Bible.
Tyndale gloss
to serve
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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פְּלַח (plach) means to serve or worship, often in a religious context. It encompasses actions like ministering and paying reverence. The word is noted in Aramaic and corresponds to another Hebrew term, suggesting a connection in meaning. The entries consistently emphasize its association with service and reverence.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[פְּלַח] vb. pay reverence to, serve (deity)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6399 פְּלַח

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6399 plach pel-akh'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6398; to serve or

worship:--minister, serve.

see HEBREW for 06398

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פְּלַח (pe.lach) — to serve.

1) to serve, worship, revere, minister for, pay reverence to

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to pay reverence to

1a2) to serve

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqrmsa — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

rev'-er-ens: In the Old Testament, "reverence" occurs as the translation of two Hebrew words, yare' and shachah. The root idea of the former is "fear." It is used to express the attitude toward God Himself, as in Ps 89:7 the King James Version; or toward His sanctuary, as in Le 19:30; 26:2. So the group of ideas there would be "fear," "awe," "reverence." The root idea of the second is "falling down," as prostration of the body. It is used to express the bearing toward another who is considered superior, as in 2Sa 9:6 the King James Version; 1Ki 1:31 the King James Version; Es 3:2,5. The group of ideas here, therefore, is…

Nave's Topical Bible

→ For God Ge 17:3; Ex 3:5; 19:16-24; 34:29-35; Isa 45:9

→ See FEAR OF GOD

→ For God' s house Le 19:30; 26:2

→ For servants of God 1Sa 16:4; Ac 28:10; 1Co 16:18; Php 2:29; 1Th 5:12,13; 1Ti 5:17; Heb 13:7,17

→ See MINISTERS

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
לֵהּ֙leh to him H9033 Preposition · suffix
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

וֹ (o) — him.

Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine singular

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffix
AR/Sp3ms
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בִּתְדִירָ֔אbit.di.Ra' in continuance H8411 Preposition · noun common both singular determined · particle
2× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

תְּדִירָא n.f. continuance

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8411 תְּדִירָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8411 tdiyra' ted-ee-raw'

(Aramaic) from 1753 in the original sense of enduring;

permanence, i.e. (adverb) constantly:--continually.

see HEBREW for 01753

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

תְּדִירָא (te.di.ra) — continuance.

1) continuance, continuity, perpetuity

1a) constantly (as adverb)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR/Ncbsd/Ta — Preposition · noun common both singular determined · particle
AR/Ncbsd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

kon-tin'-u-ans: Not in the Revised Version (British and American); in Ps 139:16 the King James Version, as an interpretation of Hebrew yamim, "days," treating of God's prevision, where the Revised Version (British and American) has: "They were all written, even the days that were ordained for me," i.e. all my days were in view, before one of them actually existed. In Isa 64:5 the King James Version, for `olam, "of long time," the Revised Version (British and American); in Ro 2:7, for hupomone, "patience," the Revised Version (British and American), or still better, "steadlfastness," the Revised Version, margin.

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
הַיְכִ֥לhay.Khil ¿ was he able H3202 Particle · verb qal perfect third person masculine singular
11× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H3201, this word also means to be able, but is used in the Aramaic language and has a slightly different connotation, still translated as 'be able' or 'prevail'.
Tyndale gloss
be able
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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יְכִל (yekil) means 'to be able' or 'to prevail.' It appears in Aramaic contexts, particularly in the book of Daniel. The entries indicate that it conveys the idea of capability or ability, but they do not provide significant disagreement on its meaning.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יְכִל vb. be able (Dn)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3202 יְכִל, יְכֵל, יְכִיל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3202 ykel yek-ale'

(Aramaic) or ykiyl (Aramaic) {yek-eel'}; to 3201:--be able,

can, couldest, prevail.

see HEBREW for 03201

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְכִל (ye.khel) — be able.

1) to be able

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to be able

1a2) to prevail

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ATi/Vqp3ms — Particle · verb qal perfect third person masculine singular
ATi/Vqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

a'-b'-l: The Greek dunamai, "to have power," may refer either to inherent strength, or to the absence of in external obstacles, or to what may be allowable or permitted. The Greek ischuo, as in Lu 13:24; Joh 21:6, refers always to the first of the above meanings. The use of the word as an adjective the King James Version of 2Co 3:6, is misleading, and has been properly changed in the Revised Version (British and American) into "sufficient as ministers," i.e. "hath fitted us to be ministers."

and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
לְשֵׁיזָבוּתָ֖ךְle.shei.za.vu.Takh to deliver you H7804 Preposition · verb common common · suffix
9× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To rescue means to deliver or set free, as seen in the Bible where it is used to describe God's action of freeing people. The word is related to the idea of returning or going back to a safe place.
Tyndale gloss
to rescue
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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שֵׁיזִב (shezav) means 'to deliver' or 'to rescue.' It is derived from an Aramaic root related to the concept of leaving or freeing. The entries indicate that it is primarily used in the context of delivering or rescuing, with a connection to the Hebrew word for 'return' (שׁוּב, H7725).

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שֵׁיזִב vb. deliver

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7804 שֵׁיזִב deliver

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7804 shzab shez-ab'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 5800; to leave, i.e. (causatively)

free:--deliver.

see HEBREW for 05800

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שֵׁיזִב (she.zav) — to rescue.

(Peel or Peil) to deliver

Aramaic of shuv (שׁוּב ": return" H7725)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR/Vecc/Sp2ms — Preposition · verb common common · suffix
AR/Vecc/Sp2ms
and just as approached he to den the to Daniel with a voice pained he cried out [was] replying king the and [was] saying to Daniel O Daniel [the] servant of God the living God your whom you [are] paying reverence to him in continuance ¿ was he able to deliver you from lions the
מִן־min- from H4481 Preposition
109× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Tyndale gloss
from
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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מִן (min) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' and it covers a range of uses including source, reason, and comparison. It can indicate physical origin, temporal aspects, or causation. The entries agree on its various applications, with no significant disagreement noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4481 מִן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4481 min min

(Aramaic) corresponding to 4480:--according, after, +

because, + before, by, for, from, X him, X more than, (out)

of, part, since, X these, to, upon, + when.

see HEBREW for 04480

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִן־ (min) — from.

1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than

1a) from, out of (of place)

1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source)

1c) from (of time)

1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR — Preposition
AR
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אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃'ar.ya.va.Ta' lions the H744 Noun common feminine singular determined · particle
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word simply means a lion, a fierce and powerful animal, and is used in the Bible to describe both real lions and symbolic ones, like in Proverbs 30:30.
Amplified meaning
these fierce and powerful animals
Tyndale gloss
lion
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אַרְיֵה (aryeh) means 'lion' in Hebrew and is noted in both the Brown-Driver-Briggs and Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. It is identified as an Aramaic term corresponding to another Hebrew word for lion, אַרְיֵה (aryeh, H0738). The entries consistently define it as a noun referring to the animal.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אַרְיֵה n.m. lion

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H744 אַרְיֵה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

744 'aryeh ar-yay'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 738:--lion.

see HEBREW for 0738

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אַרְיֵה (ar.yeh) — lion.

lion

Aramaic of ar.yeh (אַרְיֵה "lion" H0738B)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Art — Noun common feminine singular determined · particle
ANcfsd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Easton's Bible Dictionary

Lions

The most powerful of all carnivorous animals. Although not now found in Palestine, they must have been in ancient times very numerous there. They had their lairs in the forests (Jer. 5:6; 12:8; Amos 3:4), in the caves of the mountains (Cant. 4:8; Nah. 2:12), and in the canebrakes on the banks of the Jordan (Jer. 49:19; 50:44; Zech. 11:3).

No fewer than at least six different words are used in the Old Testament for the lion. (1.) Gor (i.e., a “suckling”), the lion’s whelp (Gen. 49:9;

Sources on this page. Lexicons and dictionaries imported from the CrossWire SWORD modules — Abbott-Smith, Strong's, Dodson, the Intermediate Liddell-Scott-Jones, Robinson and Packard, Webster and Cawdrey. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (Harper, 1889 — Grimm’s Wilke’s Clavis Novi Testamenti, translated, revised and enlarged by Joseph Henry Thayer) is public domain and is set here from the Internet Archive page scan greekenglishlex00grim; it is uncorrected OCR, marked as such on the entry itself, and the Strong’s numbers — which Thayer’s own edition does not carry — were matched by lemma against the other modules on this page. Trench’s Synonyms of the New Testament (Macmillan, 1880) and Moulton and Milligan’s Vocabulary of the Greek Testament (Hodder & Stoughton, 1930, which entered the United States public domain on 1 January 2026) are set from Internet Archive page scans synonymsofnewtes00treniala and vocabularyofgree00mouluoft, and are likewise uncorrected OCR matched to Strong’s numbers by lemma. Trench treats a group of words at once, so the same essay stands on the page of each word it compares. The Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary is © 1993 and is used here by permission for non-commercial use, www.teknia.com/greek-dictionary. The full Liddell-Scott-Jones and the Hebrew word data (TAHOT) come from STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Brown-Driver-Briggs is the OpenScriptures digitisation, public domain. Syntax analysis is the Nestle 1904 Lowfat treebank (biblicalhumanities.org); the concordance and morphology are built from the tagged Nestle 1904 text. Septuagint occurrences use the Open Scriptures Septuagint lemma index, derived from CCAT (University of Pennsylvania) and the Rahlfs 1935 dataset by Eliran Wong, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — used here on a non-commercial ministry site. Greek of Josephus and Barnabas from the Perseus Digital Library, CC BY-SA 4.0. Commentaries and the Ante-Nicene Fathers are public-domain texts hosted on this site. Everyday Greek from the Duke Databank of Documentary Papyri, CC BY 3.0, with dates and provenance from the Heidelberger Gesamtverzeichnis. Philo and the Apostolic Fathers from Open Greek and Latin (First1KGreek), CC BY-SA 4.0. The apparatus and the fifth Greek column are the SBL Greek New Testament, © 2010 SBL and Logos Bible Software, CC BY 4.0. The Latin is the Clementine Vulgate (public domain); the Syriac New Testament is the ETCBC edition (MIT licence). The Hebrew behind the Greek is computed here from the Septuagint index and TAHOT, not taken from any aligned edition. The translation spread and the per-word edition marks come from the Translators Amalgamated Greek NT (STEPBible, CC BY 4.0); clause roles from the Nestle 1904 Lowfat treebank (CC BY-SA 4.0); place identifications and their confidence from OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding (CC BY 4.0), with map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Gospel parallels are computed here from shared uncommon vocabulary, not taken from any printed harmony. Cross references are the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and the subject headings are Nave’s Topical Bible, both public domain. Works under Creative Commons licences are used unchanged apart from markup removal.

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