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Daniel 6:7 — Word Study

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WLCאִתְיָעַ֜טוּ כֹּ֣ל׀ סָרְכֵ֣י מַלְכוּתָ֗א סִגְנַיָּ֤א וַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא֙ הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣א וּפַחֲוָתָ֔א לְקַיָּמָ֤ה קְיָם֙ מַלְכָּ֔א וּלְתַקָּפָ֖ה אֱסָ֑ר דִּ֣י כָל־ דִּֽי־ יִבְעֵ֣ה בָ֠עוּ מִן־ כָּל־ אֱלָ֨הּ וֶֽאֱנָ֜שׁ עַד־ יוֹמִ֣ין תְּלָתִ֗ין לָהֵן֙ מִנָּ֣ךְ מַלְכָּ֔א יִתְרְמֵ֕א לְגֹ֖ב אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃

BSAadministratorsçârêk satrapsʼăchashdarpan [regional rulers, princes] that the kingmelek [monarch, ruler] O kingmelek [sovereign, lord]

Word
Listen & take awayDaniel 6
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Daniel 6:7quick helps
In a sentenceThe royal officials conspire to create a decree that restricts worship to the king alone.
Who is speakingThe royal administrators and satraps addressing King Darius.
Where we areDaniel 6, where the plot against Daniel is being set.
The hard wordאִתְיָעַ֜טוּ
Take awayThe decree is a means to trap Daniel.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Trapp, Ellicott & more — read them › clause verbאֱדַיִן The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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 6:7

Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.

Context — The Decree Against Danielgenerated

6So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever!
7All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions.
8Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”
9Therefore King Darius signed the written decree.

Daniel 6:7 describes a conspiracy among the royal officials to establish a decree that forbids any petitions to anyone other than King Darius for thirty days. This plot is aimed specifically at Daniel, who is known for his devotion to God. The context highlights the tension between the worship of the true God and the edicts of earthly rulers, setting the stage for Daniel's eventual trial and deliverance.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Daniel 6:2–3and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.
2Daniel 3:2–27Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other officials of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue he had set up.
3Psalm 2:2The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
4Psalm 59:3See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
5Psalm 62:4They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 16 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ, 'it.ya.'A.tugenerated

The verb אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ ('it.ya.'A.tu) is a Pual perfect form, meaning 'they took counsel together.' This indicates a collective action among the officials, emphasizing their collaboration in forming the decree.

The root of this word, יְעַט (ye.at), relates to advising or counseling, suggesting that these officials were not merely acting individually but were united in their conspiracy against Daniel.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase 'have agreed' to convey the collective decision of the officials.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main action is governed by the verb אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ ('it.ya.'A.tu), indicating that the officials collectively took counsel. This verb anchors the sentence, with several noun phrases detailing the subjects involved.

The structure highlights the officials' roles and the decree's implications, with a series of noun phrases following the main verb, emphasizing the gravity of their conspiracy against Daniel.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint uses the Greek word ἐκεῖνοι (ekeinoi) to refer to the officials, which indicates a translation choice that maintains the focus on the group involved in the conspiracy. This choice reflects a similar emphasis on collective action as found in the Hebrew text.

However, the LXX's word order and phrasing differ from the Hebrew, suggesting a broader interpretative approach in conveying the narrative.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Daniel 6:7 shows how the royal officials came together to plot against Daniel by convincing King Darius to sign a decree that would limit worship to him alone for thirty days. This decree was designed to trap Daniel, who was known for his faithfulness to God.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What was the purpose of the decree?

The decree aimed to prevent anyone from praying to any god or man except King Darius, effectively targeting Daniel's devotion to God.

Why did the officials want to trap Daniel?

They were envious of Daniel's high position and sought to find grounds to accuse him.

What was the consequence of violating the decree?

Anyone who disobeyed the decree would be thrown into the den of lions.

How does this story reflect the conflict between faith and authority?

Daniel's unwavering faith in God stands in stark contrast to the earthly authority represented by King Darius and the officials.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways do I see pressures to conform to societal norms that contradict my faith?
  2. How can I remain steadfast in my beliefs when faced with opposition?
  3. What steps can I take to support others who are being pressured to compromise their faith?
  4. How does this passage encourage me to trust in God's protection in difficult situations?

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

Theodoret of Cyrus comments on the envy that led to the decree against Daniel, highlighting the moral implications of their actions.

Theodoret of CyrusCOMMENTARY ON Daniel 6:6-9 c. 393–460
Nothing is more repugnant than envy: it pressured them into committing impiety and caused an impious decree to be published forbidding those intent on offering prayers to God;
Early Church Fathers on Daniel 6 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Daniel 6:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

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

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains,.... There were but three presidents, and Daniel was one of them, so that these "all" were but

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

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever

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

Daniel 6:7 All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.Ver. 7. All the presidents of the kingdom.] Not all either, for Daniel would sooner have died a thousand deaths than have voted such a gross impiety; but he was one of the most, that knew least of the council, and it was he against whom, haec cudebatur faba, this plot was laid, though it proved at last to be against themselves. The governors, and the princes, the…

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

(7) All the presidents.—Observe the order in which the State officers are mentioned—civil rulers, legal advisers, military governors—and comp. Note on Daniel 3:2. The spokesman represents all these officers to have come to a fixed determination after due deliberation. This was false, as it is plain from Daniel 6:24 that all were not involved in the conspiracy. The object of the decree was political, as well as hostile towards Daniel. By consenting to the plan proposed, Darius would acknowledge the Babylonian system of theology, according to which the king was “the living manifestation of all the gods,” while, at the same time, his subjects would have an opportunity of doing him religious…

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 7. Whosoever shall ask a petition] What pretense could they urge for so silly an ordinance? Probably to flatter the ambition of the king, they pretend to make him a god for thirty days; so that the whole empire should make prayer and supplication to him, and pay him Divine honours! This was the bait; but their real object was to destroy Daniel.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

7. All the presidents] of course, with the exception of Daniel, who was one of them (Daniel 6:2). But the misrepresentation may be meant to be intentional, as though to lead the king to suppose that the proposal had Daniel’s approval. the governors, and the princes, the counsellers and the captains] the praefects (Daniel 2:48), and the satraps, the ministers (Daniel 3:24), and the governors (Daniel 3:2). Cf. the enumeration of officials in Daniel 3:2-3; Daniel 3:27. to establish a royal statute] Of course, indirectly,—by prevailing upon the king to take action. A.V. marg. ‘that the king should establish a statute, and make’ &c., expresses the meaning more distinctly; but it is a less…

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governor ... - Several functionaries are enumerated here who are not in the previous verses, as having entered into the conspiracy.

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

7. They told the king that all the “presidents” (though this was not true of Daniel, Daniel 6:2), “the deputies and the satraps, the counselors and the governors” (R.V.) favored a royal decree and

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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

All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

All the presidents of the kingdom, the deputies and the local governors, the counselors and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a strong decree, that whoever asks a petition of any god or man for thirty days, except of you, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions.

NETBNew English Translation2006

To all the supervisors of the kingdom, the prefects, satraps, counselors, and governors it seemed like a good idea for a royal edict to be issued and an interdict to be enforced. For the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human other than you, O king, should be thrown into a den of lions.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

All the presidents of the kingdom, the deputies and the satraps, the counsellors and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a strong interdict, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

RVARevised Version, American1894

All the presidents of the kingdom, the deputies and the satraps, the counsellors and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a strong interdict, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counselors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

All the rulers of thy kingdome, the officers and gouernours, the counsellers, and dukes haue consulted together to make a decree for the King and to establish a statute, that whosoeuer shall aske a petition of any god or man for thirtie dayes saue of thee, O King, he shalbe cast into the denne of lyons.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

All the presidents of the kingdom, the prefects, and the satraps, the counsellors, and the governors have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days, except of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

Taken counsel have all the presidents of the kingdom, the prefects, and the satraps, the counsellors, and the governors, to establish a royal statute, and to strengthen an interdict, that any who seeketh a petition from any god and man until thirty days, save of thee, O king, is cast into a den of lions.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

Taken counsel have all the presidents of the kingdom, the prefects, and the satraps, the counselors, and the governors, to establish a royal statute, and to strengthen an interdict, that any who seeks a petition from any god and man until thirty days, except of you, O king, is cast into a den of lions.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

(6:8) All the presidents of the kingdom, the superintendents, and the lieutenants, the counsellors, and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm prohibition, that whosoever will ask any thing by prayer of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

All the chief administrators of the kingdom, the regional governors, and the provincial governors, the advisors, and the governors have consulted together and decided that you, the king, should issue a decree and should enforce it, so that whoever makes a petition to any god or man for thirty days, except to you, king, that person must be thrown into the den of lions.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

All the princes of the kingdom, the magistrates, and governors, the senators, and judges have consulted together, that an imperial decree, and an edict be published: That whosoever shall ask any petition of any god, or man, for thirty days, but of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

“We have all agreed—chief ministers, prefects, provincial governors, counselors, and local governors—that Your Majesty should issue a decree, legally enforced, that for the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except you, Your Majesty, shall be thrown into the lions' den.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

All the chief rulers of the kingdom, the chiefs and the captains, the wise men and the rulers, have made a common decision to put in force a law having the king's authority, and to give a strong order, that whoever makes any request to any god or man but you, O King, for thirty days, is to be put into the lions' hole.

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.

clauseclausenoun phraseמַלְכָּ֔Oאkingclauseverbאִתְיָעַ֜טוּthey.took.counsel.togethernoun phrase · subjectnoun phraseכֹּ֣לallnoun phraseסָרְכֵ֣יthe.overseersnoun phraseמַלְכוּתָ֗ofאthe.kingdomnoun phraseסִגְנַיָּ֤theאprefectsוַֽandnoun phraseאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּtheא֙satrapsnoun phraseהַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣theאcounselorsוּandnoun phraseפַחֲוָתָ֔theאgovernorsprepositional phrase · prepositionalprepositional phraseלְtoclauseverbקַיָּמָ֤הestablishnoun phrase · objectקְיָם֙the.statutenoun phraseמַלְכָּ֔ofאthe.kingוּandprepositional phraseלְtoclauseverbתַקָּפָ֖הmake.stringentnoun phrase · objectאֱסָ֑רa.prohibitionrelpדִּ֣י(diy).thatclausenoun phrase · subjectכָלeveryrelpדִּֽי[one].whoclauseverbיִבְעֵ֣הhe.will.askobjectבָ֠עוּa.petitionprepositional phrase · prepositionalמִןfromnoun phraseכָּלanynoun phraseאֱלָ֨הּgodוֶֽandאֱנָ֜שׁpersonprepositional phrase · prepositionalעַדuntilnoun phraseיוֹמִ֣יןdaysתְּלָתִ֗יןthirtyclauseלָהֵן֙exceptclauseprepositional phrase · predicateמִנָּ֣fromךְyouverbיִתְרְמֵ֕אhe.will.be.thrownprepositional phrase · prepositionalלְtonoun phraseגֹ֖בthe.dennoun phraseאַרְיָוָתָֽofאthe.lions

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


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

The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show significant agreement in the content of Daniel 6:7, though the Septuagint's wording does not match the Hebrew directly. The MT provides a clear account of the officials' conspiracy, while the LXX reflects a more interpretive rendering.

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

אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ כֹּ֣ל׀ סָרְכֵ֣י מַלְכוּתָ֗א סִגְנַיָּ֤א וַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא֙ הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣א וּפַחֲוָתָ֔א לְקַיָּמָ֤ה קְיָם֙ מַלְכָּ֔א וּלְתַקָּפָ֖ה אֱסָ֑ר דִּ֣י כָל־ דִּֽי־ יִבְעֵ֣ה בָ֠עוּ מִן־ כָּל־ אֱלָ֨הּ וֶֽאֱנָ֜שׁ עַד־ יוֹמִ֣ין תְּלָתִ֗ין לָהֵן֙ מִנָּ֣ךְ מַלְכָּ֔א יִתְרְמֵ֕א לְגֹ֖ב אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
אִתְיָעַ֜טוּτότεסִגְנַיָּ֤אἐκεῖνοιוַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא֙τοῦהַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣אβασιλέωςלְקַיָּמָ֤ה’’מַלְכָּ֔א’’וּלְתַקָּפָ֖ה’’

7 of the 31 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.

Daniel 6:7יְעַטthey took cthey took counsיְעַטכֹּלallallכֹּלסָרֵךְ[the] overs[the] overseersסָרֵךְמַלְכוּkingdom thekingdom theמַלְכוּסְגַןprefects thprefects theסְגַןאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִיןand satrapsand satraps theאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִיןהַדָּבַרcounselors counselors theהַדָּבַרפֶּחָהand governoand governors tפֶּחָהקוּםto establisto establishקוּםקְיָם[the] statu[the] statute oקְיָםמֶ֫לֶךְking theking theמֶ֫לֶךְתְּקֵףand to makeand to make strתְּקֵףאֱסָרa prohibitia prohibitionאֱסָרדִּיthatthatדִּיכֹּלeveryeveryכֹּלדִּי[one] who[one] whoדִּיבְּעָאhe will askhe will askבְּעָאבָּעוּa petitiona petitionבָּעוּמִןfromfromמִןכֹּלanyanyכֹּלאֱלָהּgodgodאֱלָהּאֱנָשׁand personand personאֱנָשׁעַדuntiluntilעַדיוֹםdaysdaysיוֹםתְּלָתִיןthirtythirtyתְּלָתִיןלָהֵןexceptexceptלָהֵןמִןfrom youfrom youמִןמֶ֫לֶךְking Oking Oמֶ֫לֶךְרְמָהhe will be he will be throרְמָהגֹּבto [the] deto [the] den ofגֹּבאַרְיֵהlions thelions theאַרְיֵהכֹּלallallכֹּלקוּםto stand: to stand: estabקוּםמֶ֫לֶךְKing'sKing'sמֶ֫לֶךְדָּאthisthisדָּאבְּעָאto askto askבְּעָאמִן־fromfromמִן־יָעַץto adviseto adviseיָעַץמַלְכוּתroyaltyroyaltyמַלְכוּתסָגָןrulerrulerסָגָןאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִיםsatrapsatrapאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִיםפֶּחָהgovernorgovernorפֶּחָהלֵב(Leb)-kama(Leb)-kamaiלֵבתָּקֵףto prevailto prevailתָּקֵףאִסָּרinjunctioninjunctionאִסָּרבָּעָהto enquireto enquireבָּעָהאֱלֹהַּgodgodאֱלֹהַּאֱנוֹשׁhumanhumanאֱנוֹשׁעַדtilltillעַד
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 6:7

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.

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ'it.ya.'A.tu they took counsel together H3272 Verb · Pual · perfect third person masculine plural
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means to counsel or consult, and a counsellor is someone who gives advice or guidance. It is related to the verb to advise, and is often translated as counsellor in the KJV Bible.
Tyndale gloss
to counsel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יְעַט (ye.at) means to counsel or advise, appearing in the Ithpael form. The related noun יָעֵט (ya.et) refers to a counsellor. Both forms are linked to the root meaning of advising, with references primarily in Aramaic contexts, such as in Daniel 6:8.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[יְעַט] vb. advise;—Ithpa. Dn 6:8

ref

[יָעֵט] n.m. counsellor (prop. Pt. act.)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3272a יְעַט advise H3272b יָעֵט counsellor

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3272 y`at , yeh-at'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3289; to counsel; reflexively, to

consult:--counsellor, consult together.

see HEBREW for 03289

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְעַט (ye.at) — to counsel.

(Ithpael) to advise, counsel, take counsel

Aramaic of ya.ats (יָעַץ "to advise" H3289)

יָעֵט (ya.et) — counsellor.

(P'al) counsellor (participle)

A grammatical form of ya.ats (יָעַץ "to advise" H3289)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVPp3mp — Verb · Pual · perfect third person masculine plural
AVPp3mp
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
כֹּ֣ל׀kol all H3606 Noun common · both singular construct
82× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Tyndale gloss
all
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses meanings such as every, any, and none. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, indicating totality or completeness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3606 kol kole

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3605:--all, any, + (forasmuch) as,

+ be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there

(where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole.

see HEBREW for 03605

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כֹּל (kol) — all.

1) all, whole, the whole

1a) the whole of, all

1b) every, any, none

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

ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.

(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.

(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).

(3) All one, "It is all one" (Job 9:22), "it makes no difference whether I live or die."

(4) At all, "If thy father miss me at all" (1Sa 20:6), "in any way," "in the least."

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
סָרְכֵ֣יsa.re.Khei [the] overseers of H5632 Noun common · masculine plural construct
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A chief or president was a high-ranking leader, often in charge of a group of people. This word is used in the Bible to describe important leaders, such as those in the book of Daniel. The chief of a group was responsible for making important decisions.
Tyndale gloss
chief
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

סָרֵךְ (sa.rekh) refers to a chief or overseer, indicating a position of authority. The term appears in Aramaic and is associated with leadership roles, such as an emir or president. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to leadership.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[סָרֵךְ] n.m. chief, overseer

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5632 סָרֵךְ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5632 carek saw-rake'

(Aramaic) of foreign origin; an emir:--president.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

סָרֵךְ (sa.rekh) — chief.

chief, overseer

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Art — Noun common · masculine plural construct
ANcmpc
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…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
מַלְכוּתָ֗אmal.khu.Ta' kingdom the H4437 Noun common feminine singular determined · particle
57× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.
Tyndale gloss
kingdom
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מַלְכוּ (malkuw) refers to concepts of royalty and dominion, encompassing meanings like kingdom, reign, and kingly authority. It is used in both abstract and concrete contexts, indicating a realm or territory as well. The entries do not present any significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מַלְכוּ n.f. royalty, reign, kingdom

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4437 מַלְכוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4437 malkuw mal-koo'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 4438; dominion (abstractly or

concretely):--kingdom, kingly, realm, reign.

see HEBREW for 04438

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מַלְכוּ (mal.khu) — kingdom.

1) royalty, reign, kingdom

1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority

1b) kingdom

1c) realm (of territory)

1d) reign (of time)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcfsd/Ta — Noun common feminine singular determined · particle
ANcfsd/Ta
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
סִגְנַיָּ֤אsig.nai.Ya' prefects the H5460 Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A prefect is a high-ranking official who governs a province, like a governor. In the Bible, this word is used to describe powerful leaders in the book of Daniel. They were in charge of collecting taxes and enforcing laws.
Tyndale gloss
prefect
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

סְגַן (segan) refers to a prefect or governor, derived from the Aramaic term for ruler. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning as a governing authority, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[סְגַן] n.m. prefect

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5460 סְגַן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5460 cgan seg-an'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 5461:--governor.

see HEBREW for 05461

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

סְגַן (se.gan) — prefect.

prefect, governor

Aramaic of sa.gan (סָגָן "ruler" H5461)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcmpd/Ta — Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
ANcmpd/Ta
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
וַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא֙va.'a.chash.dar.pe.nai.Ya' and satraps the H324 Conjunction · noun common masculine plural determined · particle
9× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A satrap, or high-ranking governor, in the Persian Empire, similar to a modern-day prince or official.
Amplified meaning
regional rulers, princes
Tyndale gloss
satrap
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין (i.e., *achashdarpan*) refers to satraps, which are governors of Persian provinces. The term is derived from the Aramaic word for satrap and is pluralized in the entries. It corresponds to the singular term found in H323, which also means prince.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין] n.m.pl. satraps

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H324 אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין, אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

324 'achashdarpan akh-ash-dar-pan'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 323:--prince.

see HEBREW for 0323

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִין (a.chash.dar.pan) — satrap.

satrap, a governor of a Persian province

Aramaic of a.chash.dar.pan (אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן "satrap" H0323)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | N-mp | Art — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural determined · particle
AC/Ncmpd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

sa'-traps, sat'-raps ('achashdarpenim, Ezr 8:36; Es 3:12; 8:9; 9:3, the King James Version "lieutenants"; Da 3:2,3,27; 6:1 ff, the King James Version "princes"): The viceroys or vassal rulers to whom was entrusted the government of the provinces in the Persian empire. The word answers to the Old Persian khshathrapavan, "protectors of the realm."

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣אha.da.ve.rai.Ya' counselors the H1907 Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
4× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A counselor or minister, this word refers to a high-ranking official who advises a leader, similar to a vizier. It's used in the Bible to describe important advisors.
Tyndale gloss
counselor
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הַדָּבַר (haddabar) refers to a counselor or minister, likely of foreign origin. The term appears in contexts related to advice or governance, emphasizing its role in leadership or counsel.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[הַדָּבַר] n.m. counsellor, minister

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1907 הַדָּבַר, הַדָּבָר

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1907 haddabar had-daw-bawr'

(Aramaic) probably of foreign origin; a vizier:--counsellor.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הַדָּבָר (had.da.var) — counselor.

counsellor, minister

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcmpd/Ta — Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
ANcmpd/Ta
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
וּפַחֲוָתָ֔אu.fa.cha.va.Ta' and governors the H6347 Conjunction · noun common feminine plural determined · particle
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A governor or prefect is a high-ranking official who oversees a city or small district, as seen in the book of Ezra and Nehemiah. This person has authority and decision-making power. The term is also used in Daniel.
Tyndale gloss
governor
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

פֶּחָה (pechah) refers to a governor or captain, with roots in Aramaic. The term is linked to a similar word in Hebrew, indicating a position of authority. It appears in contexts related to governance, though specific verses are not provided.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

פֶּחָה n.m. (Bab. or Pers.) governor

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6347 פֶּחָה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6347 pechah peh-khaw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6346:--captain, governor.

see HEBREW for 06346

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פֶּחָה (pe.chah) — governor.

governor

Aramaic of pe.chah (פֶּחָה "governor" H6346)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AC/Ncfpd/Ta — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural determined · particle
AC/Ncfpd/Ta
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
לְקַיָּמָ֤הle.kai.ya.Mah to establish H6966 Preposition · verb piel infinitive construct common
35× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Qum means to establish or confirm something, like setting up a new system or lifting someone up to a position of power, as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
Tyndale gloss
to stand: establish
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

קוּם (qum) means to rise or stand, and encompasses a range of actions such as establishing, appointing, and enduring. It can denote both physical rising and figurative actions like coming on the scene or being made to stand. The entries reflect various grammatical forms, including P'al, Pael, Aphel, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[קוּם] vb. arise, stand

Pe.

lit. arise

fig. = come on the scene of history

arise (out of inaction), and build

stand

Pa. set up, establish an ordinance

Haph.

set up

lift up one side

establish

appoint

Hoph. be made to stand

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6966 קוּם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6966 quwm koom

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6965:--appoint, establish, make,

raise up self, (a-)rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up).

see HEBREW for 06965

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קוּם (qum) — to stand: rise.

: rise/get_going

1) to arise, stand

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to arise from

1a2) to come on the scene (fig)

1a3) to arise (out of inaction)

1a4) to stand

1a5) to endure

1b) (Pael) to set up, establish

1c) (Aphel)

1c1) to set up

1c2) to lift up

1c3) to establish

1c4) to appoint

1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand

קוּם (qum) — to stand: raise.

: raise

1) to arise, stand

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to arise from

1a2) to come on the scene (fig)

1a3) to arise (out of inaction)

1a4) to stand

1a5) to endure

1b) (Pael) to set up, establish

1c) (Aphel)

1c1) to set up

1c2) to lift up

1c3) to establish

1c4) to appoint

1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand

קוּם (qum) — to stand: establish.

: establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix

1) to arise, stand

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to arise from

1a2) to come on the scene (fig)

1a3) to arise (out of inaction)

1a4) to stand

1a5) to endure

1b) (Pael) to set up, establish

1c) (Aphel)

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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AR/Vpcc — Preposition · verb piel infinitive construct common
AR/Vpcc
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
קְיָם֙ke.Yam [the] statute of H7010 Noun common · both singular construct
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)

קְיָם n.[m.] statute;—abs.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7010 קְיָם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7010 qyam keh-yawm'

(Aramaic) from 6966; an edict (as arising in law):--decree,

statute.

see HEBREW for 06966

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קְיָם (qe.yam) — statute.

decree, statute

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…

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
מַלְכָּ֔אmal.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.
Amplified meaning
monarch, ruler
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
Adj | Art — 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

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
וּלְתַקָּפָ֖הu.le.ta.ka.Fah and to make stringent H8631 Conjunction · preposition · verb piel infinitive construct common
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means to become strong or stubborn. It can describe someone growing in physical or emotional strength, but also becoming hardened or arrogant. It's used in various contexts, including descriptions of God's power and human relationships.
Tyndale gloss
to grow strong
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[תְּקֵף] vb. grow strong

Pe. grow arrogant, of spirit of man

Pa. make strong, stringent

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8631 תְּקֵף

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AC/R/Vpcc — Conjunction · preposition · verb piel infinitive construct common
AC/R/Vpcc
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
אֱסָ֑ר'e.Sar a prohibition H633 Noun common · both singular absolute
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word refers to an interdict or decree, like a restriction or command. It is often translated as decree in the KJV Bible, and is related to the Aramaic word for injunction.
Tyndale gloss
injunction
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֱסָר (e.sar) refers to a legal term meaning an interdict or decree, indicating a binding injunction. It is related to the Aramaic form of the word and is associated with restrictions. The entries consistently highlight its legal implications without significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱסָר n.m. interdict (as binding)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H633 אֱסָר

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

633 'ecar es-sawr'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 632 in a legal sense; an

interdict:--decree.

see HEBREW for 0632

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱסָר (e.sar) — injunction.

interdict, decree, decree of restriction

Aramaic of e.sar (אִסָּר "injunction" H0632)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absolute
ANcbsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Nave's Topical Bible

→ (Of the use of intoxicating liquors)

→ To priests “on duty,” Le 10:9

→ To Nazarites Nu 6:3,4

→ See ABSTINENCE, TOTAL

→ See COMMANDMENTS

→ See DRUNKENNESS

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
דִּ֣יdi that 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
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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
AC — Conjunction
AC
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
כָל־khol- every H3606 Noun common · both singular absolute
82× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Tyndale gloss
all
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses meanings such as every, any, and none. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, indicating totality or completeness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3606 kol kole

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3605:--all, any, + (forasmuch) as,

+ be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there

(where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole.

see HEBREW for 03605

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כֹּל (kol) — all.

1) all, whole, the whole

1a) the whole of, all

1b) every, any, none

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absolute
ANcbsa
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
דִּֽי־di- [one] who 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
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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
AC — Conjunction
AC
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
יִבְעֵ֣הyiv.'Eh he will ask H1156 Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
12× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This verb means to ask or seek something, often used in the context of prayer or requesting something from God. It can also mean to desire or make a petition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Tyndale gloss
to ask
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

בְּעָא (b`a') is an Aramaic verb meaning to ask, seek, or request. It covers a range of actions including making a petition or praying. This word appears only in the book of Daniel, where it is used in contexts related to seeking favor or making requests.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בְּעָא vb. ask, seek, only Dn

Pe.

ask, request

seek

Pa. resort (for favours)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1156 בְּעָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1156 b`a' beh-aw'

(Aramaic) or b ah (Aramaic) {beh-aw'}; corresponding to 1158;

to seek or ask:--ask, desire, make (petition), pray, request,

seek.

see HEBREW for 01158

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בְּעָא (be.a) — to ask.

1) to ask, seek, request, desire, pray, make petition

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to ask, request

1a2) to seek (for favour)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
AVqi3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ask (sha'al "to inquire," "to seek for counsel," "to demand"): It is the word commonly used in the Old Testament and is equivalent to eperotao, "to request," used in the New Testament. It does not imply any inferiority on the part of the person asking (Ps 2:8). It is the Son who is bidden to ask, and therefore the word expresses the request of an equal. It has also the meaning "to inquire": "Wherefore .... ask after my name?" (Ge 32:29) signifying, "Surely you must know who I am." "Ye shall ask me no question" (Joh 16:23), i.e. "about the true meaning of My words, for all will then be clear to you" (Dummelow). aiteo, is the word commonly used with reference to prayer. It means "to ask," "to implore," and presents the…

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
בָ֠עוּVa.'u a petition H1159 Noun common · both singular absolute
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)

בָּעוּ n.f. petition

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1159 בָּעוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1159 ba`uw baw-oo'

(Aramaic) from 1156; a request:--petition.

see HEBREW for 01156

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בָּעוּ (ba.u) — petition.

1) petition, request

2) prayer (always in Jewish liturgy)

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

pe-tish'-un: Used in English Versions of the Bible only as a noun, usually as representing the Hebrew she'elah (Ps 20:5, mish'alah), from the common verb [~sha'al, "to ask." The noun, consequently, has no technical meaning, and may be used indifferently in the active (Es 7:2) or passive (1Sa 1:27) sense, or for a petition addressed to either God (1Sa 1:17) or man (1Ki 2:16), while in Jud 8:24; Job 6:8; Ps 106:15, it is rendered simply "request." Otherwise…

Nave's Topical Bible

→ Right of, recognized by Pharaoh Ex 5:15-18

→ Israel Nu 27:1-5; 32:1-5; 36:1-5; Jos 17:4,14,16; 21:1,2

→ David 1Ki 1:15-21

→ Rehoboam 1Ki 12:1-17; 2Ch 10

→ Jehoram 2Ki 8:3,6

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of 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
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
כָּל־kol- any H3606 Noun common · both singular construct
82× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Tyndale gloss
all
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses meanings such as every, any, and none. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, indicating totality or completeness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3606 kol kole

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3605:--all, any, + (forasmuch) as,

+ be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there

(where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole.

see HEBREW for 03605

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כֹּל (kol) — all.

1) all, whole, the whole

1a) the whole of, all

1b) every, any, none

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcbsc — Noun common · both singular construct
ANcbsc
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
אֱלָ֨הּ'e.Lah god H426 Noun common · both singular absolute
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
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absolute
ANcbsa
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…

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
וֶֽאֱנָ֜שׁve.'e.Nash and person H606 Conjunction · noun common both singular absolute
25× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A human being or mankind, used to describe people in general, as seen in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 52. This word refers to humans as individuals or collectively.
Tyndale gloss
man
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֱנָשׁ (enash) refers to a man or human being, and can also denote mankind collectively. It is related to the Aramaic term for human, אֱנוֹשׁ (enosh). The entries consistently emphasize its meaning as a representation of humanity.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱנָשׁ n.m. man, mankind

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H606 אֱנָשׁ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

606 'enash en-awsh'

(Aramaic) or renash (Aramaic) {en-ash'}; corresponding to

582; a man:--man, + whosoever.

see HEBREW for 0582

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱנָשׁ (e.nash) — man.

1) man, human being

2) mankind (collective)

Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AC/Ncbsa — Conjunction · noun common both singular absolute
AC/Ncbsa
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
עַד־'ad- until H5705 Preposition
35× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.
Tyndale gloss
till
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עַד (ad) is a Hebrew word primarily functioning as a preposition and conjunction. It conveys meanings related to time and extent, such as 'until,' 'up to,' and 'even to.' The entries indicate its use in various contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its definitions.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עַד 36 prep. and conj. even to, until

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5705 עַד

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5705 `ad ad

(Aramaic) corresponding to 5704; X and, at, for, (hither-)to,

on till, (un-)to, until, within.

see HEBREW for 05704

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עַד (ad) — till.

prep

1) even to, until, up to, during

conj

2) until, up to the time that, ere that

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR — Preposition
AR
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
יוֹמִ֣יןyo.Min days H3118 Noun common · masculine plural absolute
16× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The word 'yom' is used in the Bible to refer to a 24-hour period, and when modified by a number, it always refers to a specific day. For example, 'three days' or 'forty days' would be translated using the word 'yom'. This word is an important part of the Bible's system of timekeeping.
Tyndale gloss
day
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a twenty-four hour period, especially when specified by a number. It can also denote a time or period in a broader sense. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3118 יוֹם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3118 yowm yome

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3117; a day:--day (by day), time.

see HEBREW for 03117

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יוֹם (yom) — day.

1) day

2) day always refers to a twenty-four hour period when the word is modified by a definite or cardinal number

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
ANcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absolute
ANcmpa
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
תְּלָתִ֗יןte.la.Tin thirty H8533
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)

תְּלָתִין n.indecl. thirty

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8533 תְּלָתִין

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8533 tlathiyn tel-aw-theen'

(Aramaic) mult. of 8532; ten times three:--thirty.

see HEBREW for 08532

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

תְּלָתִין (te.la.tin) — thirty.

thirty

Aramaic of she.lo.shim (שְׁלֹשִׁים "thirty" H7970)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AAcmpa
AAcmpa
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
לָהֵן֙la.Hen except H3861 Conjunction
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word has two main meanings: therefore, and except or but. It's used to show a conclusion or an exception to a rule, and helps clarify relationships between ideas in the Bible.
Tyndale gloss
except
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

לָהֵן (laḥen) is an Aramaic conjunction meaning 'except' or 'but.' It can also mean 'therefore' or 'however.' The entries suggest it is used to indicate exceptions or contrasts in a sentence.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

לָהֵן conj. except, but

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3861 לָהֵן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3861 lawhen law-hane'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3860; therefore; also

except:--but, except, save, therefore, wherefore.

see HEBREW for 03860

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

לָהֵן (la.hen) — except.

1) therefore

2) except, but

2a) except (with negative)

2b) however, but

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AC — Conjunction
AC
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
מִנָּ֣ךְmi.Nakh from you H4481 Preposition · suffix
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
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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
ARd/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffix
ARd/Sp2ms
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
מַלְכָּ֔אmal.Ka' king O 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.
Amplified meaning
sovereign, lord
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
Adj | Art — Noun common both singular determined · particle
ANcbsd/Ta
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
יִתְרְמֵ֕אyit.re.Me' he will be thrown H7412 Verb third · person masculine singular
12× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To throw or cast something, like an object or a tribute, and to set or assess something. The word is used in the Bible to describe physical actions. It is translated as cast or impose in the KJV.
Tyndale gloss
to cast
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word רְמָה (*rmah*) means to cast or throw. It can refer to physically throwing something or figuratively assessing or imposing a burden, such as tribute. The entries indicate different forms of the verb, including P'al, Peil, and Ithp'el, which cover various nuances of casting and being cast.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[רְמָא] vb. cast, throw

Pe.

cast

fig. throw (burden of) tribute

Pe‛îl

were cast

were placed, set

Hithpe. be cast

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7412 רְמָה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7412 rmah rem-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 7411; to throw, set,

(figuratively) assess:--cast (down), impose.

see HEBREW for 07411

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רְמָא (re.mah) — to cast.

1) to cast, throw

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to cast

1a2) to throw

1a2a) of tribute (fig)

1b) (Peil)

1b1) to be cast

1b2) to be placed, be set

1c) (Ithp'el) to be cast

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVui3ms — Verb third · person masculine singular
AVui3ms
they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
לְגֹ֖בle.Go to [the] den of H1358 Preposition · noun common both singular construct
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.
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
AR/Ncbsc — Preposition · noun common both singular construct
AR/Ncbsc
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…

they took counsel together all [the] overseers of kingdom the prefects the and satraps the counselors the and governors the to establish [the] statute of king the and to make stringent a prohibition that every [one] who he will ask a petition from any god and person until days thirty except from you king O he will be thrown to [the] den of lions the
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.
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
ANcfsd/Ta — 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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