Daniel 7:16 — Word Study
WLCקִרְבֵ֗ת עַל־ חַד֙ מִן־ קָ֣אֲמַיָּ֔א וְיַצִּיבָ֥א אֶבְעֵֽא־ מִנֵּ֖הּ עַֽל־ כָּל־ דְּנָ֑ה וַאֲמַר־ לִ֕י וּפְשַׁ֥ר מִלַּיָּ֖א יְהוֹדְעִנַּֽנִי׃
BSAI approachedqᵉrêb [drew near to, came close to] onechad ofmin those who were standing thereqûwm [positioned, established] and I askedbᵉʻâʼ [sought, inquired of] himmin ◂the true meaningyatstsîyb [certain, reliable, interpretation, explanation] ofʻal allkôl [everything, the entirety] thisdên [these things, this situation] So he toldʼămar■ [explained, made known] the interpretationpᵉshar [explanation, revelation] of these thingsmillâh [events, visions]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| קִרְבֵ֗ת | I approached | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| עַל־ | to | Preposition |
| חַד֙ | one | Adj |
| מִן־ | of | Preposition |
| קָ֣אֲמַיָּ֔א | [ones] standing the | Verb qal participle (active) masculine plural dual, particle |
| וְיַצִּיבָ֥א | and truth the | Conjunction, particle |
| אֶבְעֵֽא־ | I was asking | Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular |
| מִנֵּ֖הּ | from him | Preposition, suffix |
| עַֽל־ | concerning | Preposition |
| כָּל־ | all | Noun common, both singular construct |
| דְּנָ֑ה | this | Particle |
| וַאֲמַר־ | and he said | Conjunction, verb qal perfect third person masculine singular |
| לִ֕י | to me | Preposition, suffix |
| וּפְשַׁ֥ר | and [the] interpretation of | Conjunction, noun common both singular construct |
| מִלַּיָּ֖א | matters the | Noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| יְהוֹדְעִנַּֽנִי׃ | he made known to me | Verb hiphil imperfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
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| BSB | I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things: |
| KJV | I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. |
| ASV | I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. |
| YLT | I have drawn near unto one of those standing, and the certainty I seek from him of all this; and he hath said to me, yea, the interpretation of the things he hath caused me to know: |
| WEB | I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. “So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. |
| BBE | I came near to one of those who were waiting there, questioning him about what all this was. And he said to me that he would make clear to me the sense of these things. |
Where they part company is דְּנָ֑ה — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around Daniel's inquiry and the response he receives, emphasizing the dialogue between him and the heavenly being.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Daniel 7:16
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Context — Daniel's Vision and Inquirygenerated
Daniel 7:16 describes Daniel's approach to one of the heavenly beings present during his vision. He seeks to understand the true meaning of the events he has witnessed. This moment highlights the importance of inquiry and understanding in the face of divine revelation, similar to how other prophets sought clarity in their experiences, as seen in Isaiah 6:8.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 7:10 | A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. |
| 2 | Daniel 8:13–16 | Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of the host to be trampled?” |
| 3 | Daniel 10:5–6 | I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. |
| 4 | Daniel 12:5–6 | Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank. |
| 5 | Zechariah 1:8–11 | I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — קִרְבֵ֗ת, kir.Vetgenerated
The verb קְרֵב (qreb) means to approach or draw near, indicating a physical or spiritual movement towards someone or something. In this context, Daniel is moving closer to gain understanding from a heavenly figure, which emphasizes his desire for insight.
This word appears in various forms and contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible, often relating to drawing near in a significant way, such as in worship or inquiry. The parsing as a perfect first person common singular indicates that Daniel has completed this action of approaching.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as well as the KJV, ASV, and others, maintaining the meaning of Daniel's approach for understanding.
Where translations differ is in the rendering of דְּנָ֑ה. The BSB and others use this, while some versions like the KJV and ASV opt for these things, reflecting a slight variation in interpretation.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb קִרְבֵ֗ת governs the entire verse, with a series of phrases detailing Daniel's action and inquiry. The structure emphasizes the act of approaching and the subsequent dialogue.
The syntax indicates that Daniel's inquiry is central, with the participial phrases providing context for who he is addressing and what he is asking about.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew קְרֵב is translated as προσῆλθον (prosēlthon), meaning 'I approached.' This choice reflects a direct correspondence to the act of drawing near, maintaining the original intent of the Hebrew.
The translation captures the essence of inquiry and approach, showing continuity in the understanding of Daniel's actions.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 7:16 shows Daniel approaching a heavenly figure to ask about the meaning of his visions. This demonstrates the importance of seeking understanding and clarity about divine revelations.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Daniel is asking for the true meaning of the visions he has seen, indicating his desire for clarity on the revelations.
Daniel's approach signifies the importance of inquiry and the pursuit of wisdom in understanding divine messages.
This verse parallels other instances in scripture where prophets seek understanding from God or His messengers, highlighting a common theme of seeking divine insight.
Daniel's approach teaches us the value of seeking knowledge and understanding, especially in matters of faith and revelation.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek understanding and clarity, similar to Daniel?
- How can I approach God or others for wisdom in my own spiritual journey?
- What does this passage teach me about the importance of inquiry in my faith?
- How can I apply Daniel's example of seeking understanding to my daily life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Theodoret of Cyrus comments on this verse, illustrating the process of inquiry before divine judgment, drawing parallels to human courts.
Just as in human courts some of the subjects assist in carrying the dreadful judgment before themselves, while others come and go, bearing the responses of the tribunal,Early Church Fathers on Daniel 7 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 7:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI came near unto one of them that stood by,.... To one of the angels that attended, either the throne of judgment, or, the Son of man in his approach to his divine Father: and asked him the truth of
Read John Gill on Daniel 7 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 7 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleUnto one of them that stood by; that is, to an angel that ministered, ,7. Asked him the truth of all this; that I might learn of him the true and full meaning of this vision; which the angel readily told him.
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 7 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 7:16 I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.Ver. 16. I came near unto one of them that stood by,] i.e., To one of the holy angels. Let us have recourse in like case to Christ’ s ministers, who are called "angels of the churches"; like as angels, by a like change of name, are called "ministering spirits." The preaching of the gospel is taken from the angels, and given to the ministers: hence Paul was sent to Ananias for further direction, and Cornelius to Peter. And asked him the truth,] i.e., The thing hereby signified. See John 1:17; John 14:7; holy minds are industrious after…
Read John Trapp on Daniel 7 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) That stood by—i.e., one out of the multitudes mentioned (Daniel 7:10).
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 7 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16. one of them that were standing (there)] One of the angels that ‘stood’ before the Almighty (Daniel 7:10), who happened to be nearer than the others to Daniel himself. For the part of interpreter taken by an angel in a vision, cf. Zechariah 1:7 to Zechariah 6:8 passim; and the Apocalypses of Enoch and 2 Esdras. It is characteristic of the later prophecies: in the visions of the earlier prophets (as Amos 7, 8, Isaiah 6, Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 2-5, 8, 9, &c.), Jehovah speaks Himself to the prophet. We have the transition in Ezekiel 40-48, where an angel conducts the prophet, and usually explains things to him (Ezekiel 40:3-4, &c.), though sometimes Jehovah also speaks Himself (Ezekiel 43:7-9…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 7 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI came near unto one of them that stood by - That is, to one of the angels who appeared to stand near the throne. Daniel 7:10. Compare Daniel 8:13; Zechariah 4:4-5; Revelation 7:13.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 7 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible15, 16. Daniel being unable to understand the vision asks one of Jehovah’s attendants (Daniel 7:10) to explain it to him.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Daniel 7 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:
I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. “So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:
I approached one of those standing nearby and asked him about the meaning of all this. So he spoke with me and revealed to me the interpretation of the vision:
Tyndale line
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
I came near to one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
Therefore I came vnto one of them that stoode by, and asked him the trueth of all this: so he tolde me, and shewed me the interpretation of these things.
Strictly literal
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the certainty of all this. And he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things:
I have drawn near unto one of those standing, and the certainty I seek from him of all this; and he hath said to me, yea, the interpretation of the things he hath caused me to know:
I have drawn near to one of those standing, and the certainty I seek from him of all this; and he has spoken to me, indeed, the interpretation of the things he has caused me to know:
I came near unto one of those that stood by, and asked him something certain concerning all this: and he spoke to me, and made known unto me the interpretation of the things.
I approached one of them standing there and asked him to show me the meaning of these things.
From the Latin
I went near to one of them that stood by, and asked the truth of him concerning all these things, and he told me the interpretation of the words, and instructed me:
Simplified
I went up to one of the attendants and asked him to explain what all this meant. He said he would explain it so I could understand.
I came near to one of those who were waiting there, questioning him about what all this was. And he said to me that he would make clear to me the sense of these things.
Word by word, the decisions they made
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text presents the verse as it stands, while the Septuagint closely matches it with minor variations in word order. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain a partially preserved version, indicating some editorial restoration but aligning with the Masoretic Text in core elements.
קִרְבֵ֗ת עַל־ חַד֙ מִן־ קָ֣אֲמַיָּ֔א וְיַצִּיבָ֥א אֶבְעֵֽא־ מִנֵּ֖הּ עַֽל־ כָּל־ דְּנָ֑ה וַאֲמַר־ לִ֕י וּפְשַׁ֥ר מִלַּיָּ֖א יְהוֹדְעִנַּֽנִי׃
14 of the 16 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.
[קרבת] על חד מן קאמי א [ויציבא] [אבעא] [מנ׳ה] [על] [כל] [דנה] [ואמר] ל׳י ופשר [מלי] [א] [יהודענ׳ני]
7 words on the leather — 11 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Daniel 7:16
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.
קְרֵב (qreb) means to approach or come near. It can refer to the act of drawing near, offering a sacrifice, or being summoned. The term appears in various forms, including P'al and Pael, indicating different nuances of approaching.
קְרֵב vb. approach
Pe. when he approached
Pa. offer sacrifice
Haph.
= Pa.
bring near
base
H7127 קְרֵב
7127 qreb ker-abe'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7126:--approach, come (near,
nigh), draw near.
see HEBREW for 07126
קְרֵב (qe.rev) — to approach.
1) to approach, come near
1a) (P'al) to approach
1b) (Pael) to offer, draw near
1c) (Aphel) to be summoned
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularAVqp1cs
עַל (al) is a preposition meaning 'upon,' 'over,' or 'against.' It covers a range of uses, including direction, comparison, and causation. The entries indicate it can express relationships concerning location, purpose, or authority. There is a note that it corresponds to the Aramaic term related to another Hebrew word, עַל (H5921), but no significant disagreement among lexicons is noted.
עַל prep. upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
base
H5922 עַל
5922 `al al
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5921:--about, against,
concerning, for, (there-)fore, from, in, X more, of, (there-,
up-)on, (in-)to, + why with.
see HEBREW for 05921
עַל (al) — since.
1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of
1b) over (with verbs of ruling)
1c) above, beyond (in comparison)
1d) to, against (of direction)
Adj — PrepositionAR
The Hebrew word חַד (*chad*) means 'one' and can function as both a numeral and an indefinite article. It is derived from a related Aramaic term and conveys the idea of singularity or being first. The entries indicate its use in various contexts, including as an adverb meaning 'at once'.
H2298 חַד
2298 chad khad
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2297; as card. one; as article
single; as an ordinal, first; adverbially, at once:--a, first,
one, together.
see HEBREW for 02297
חַד (chad) — one.
1) one (number)
1a) one
1b) a (indefinite article)
Adj — AdjAAcbsa
wun.
See NUMBER.
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.
מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then
base
H4481 מִן
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
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)
Adj — PrepositionAR
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
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.
[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
H6966 קוּם
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
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)
Adj | Art — Verb qal participle (active) masculine plural dual · particleAVqrmpd/Ta
יַצִּיב (yatstsiyb) is an Aramaic word meaning fixed or certain, derived from the root for 'to stand.' It covers meanings related to truth and reliability, including adjectives like true and certain, as well as adverbs such as surely and truly. The entries consistently emphasize its association with certainty and truth.
יַצִּיב adj. certain, true
base
H3330 יַצִּיב
3330 yatstsiyb yats-tseeb'
(Aramaic) from 3321; fixed, sure; concretely,
certainty:--certain(-ty), true, truth.
see HEBREW for 03321
יַצִּיב (yats.tsiv) — certain.
n
1) the truth
adv
2) surely, reliably, truly
adj
3) reliable, true, certain, sure
Adj | Adj — Conjunction · particleAC/Aabsd/Ta
trooth (`emeth, emunah, primary idea of "firmness," "stability" (compare Ex 17:12), hence "constancy," "faithfulness," etc.; the Septuagint's Apocrypha and the New Testament, aletheia (Ro 3:7), pistis (Ro 3:3); in adjectival and adverbial sense, "in truth," "of a truth," "faithful," etc.; alethos (Lu 21:3; Joh 6:14; 7:40; 1Th 2:13); alethinos (Joh 17:3); ontos (1Co 14:25); pistos (1Ti 3:1); in the King James…
Truth
Used in various senses in Scripture. In Prov. 12:17, 19, it denotes that which is opposed to falsehood. In Isa. 59:14, 15, Jer. 7:28, it means fidelity or truthfulness. The doctrine of Christ is called “the truth of the gospel” (Gal. 2:5), “the truth” (2 Tim. 3:7; 4:4). Our Lord says of himself, “I am the way, and the truth” (John 14:6).
- God is a God of
- Christ is
Joh 14:6; 7:18
- Christ was full of
- Christ spoke
- The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of
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.
בְּעָא vb. ask, seek, only Dn
Pe.
ask, request
seek
Pa. resort (for favours)
base
H1156 בְּעָא
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
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)
Adj — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singularAVqi1cs
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.
מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then
base
H4481 מִן
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
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)
Adj | Suff — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp3ms
עַל (al) is a preposition meaning 'upon,' 'over,' or 'against.' It covers a range of uses, including direction, comparison, and causation. The entries indicate it can express relationships concerning location, purpose, or authority. There is a note that it corresponds to the Aramaic term related to another Hebrew word, עַל (H5921), but no significant disagreement among lexicons is noted.
עַל prep. upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
base
H5922 עַל
5922 `al al
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5921:--about, against,
concerning, for, (there-)fore, from, in, X more, of, (there-,
up-)on, (in-)to, + why with.
see HEBREW for 05921
עַל (al) — since.
1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of
1b) over (with verbs of ruling)
1c) above, beyond (in comparison)
1d) to, against (of direction)
AR — PrepositionAR
kon-surn'-ing:
The Revised Version (British and American) makes frequent changes, such as "for," "as for," "from," "about," for "concerning"; "concerning" instead of "for," "of," "over," "in," "against," etc. Some of the other changes are, "unto that which is good" for "concerning" (Ro 16:19), "concerning" instead of "because of" (Jer 23:9), for "the miracle of" (Mr 6:52); for "with" (Mr 10:41), for "of the Lord" (Ac 18:25), "concerning Jesus" (diferent text), "by way of disparagement" (2Co 11:21), instead of "concerning reproach"; "Why askest thou me concerning…
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.
כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all
base
H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־
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
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, whole, the whole
1a) the whole of, all
1b) every, any, none
Adj — Noun common · both singular constructANcbsc
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).
דְּנָה (denah) is an Aramaic word meaning 'this' and is used as a demonstrative pronoun. It can also imply 'therefore' or 'on account of this.' The entries indicate that it is an orthographical variation of another word, דָּן (dan), but do not provide specific Old Testament references.
דְּנָה 57 demonstr.pr.comm. this
base
H1836 דְּנָה, דֵּן
1836 den dane
(Aramaic) an orthographical variation of 1791; this:--
(afore-)time, + after this manner, here (-after),
one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), +
thus, where(-fore), which.
see HEBREW for 01791
דְּנָה (de.nah) — this.
demons pron
1) this, on account of this
adv
2) therefore
Adj — ParticleATm
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.
אֲמַר 71 vb. say, tell, command
base
H560 אֲמַר say, tell, command
560 'amar am-ar'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 559:--command, declare, say,
speak, tell.
see HEBREW for 0559
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)
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Conjunction · verb qal perfect third person masculine singularAC/Vqp3ms
נִי (ni) — me.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 1st person singular
AR/Sp1bs — Preposition · suffixAR/Sp1bs
פְּשַׁר (pshar) is an Aramaic noun meaning 'interpretation,' specifically referring to the interpretation of dreams. It is derived from a root that also relates to the concept of interpretation. The entries consistently emphasize its use in the context of dream interpretation.
פְּשַׁר 31 n.m. interpretation (of dream)
base
H6591 פְּשַׁר
6591 pshar pesh-ar'
(Aramaic) from 6590; an interpretation:--interpretation.
see HEBREW for 06590
פְּשַׁר (pe.shar) — interpretation.
interpretation (of dream)
Aramaic of pit.ron (פִּתְרוֹן "interpretation" H6623)
Adj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common both singular constructAC/Ncbsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מִלָּה (millah) refers to a 'word' or 'thing' in Hebrew, encompassing meanings such as command, discourse, or subject. It is derived from an Aramaic root and is used to denote utterances or matters of importance. The entries consistently highlight its application in various contexts, including commands and affairs.
מִלָּה n.f. word, thing
base
H4406 מִלָּה
4406 millah mil-law'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4405; a word, command, discourse,
or subject:--commandment, matter, thing. word.
see HEBREW for 04405
מִלָּה (mil.lah) — word.
1) word, thing
1a) word, utterance, command
1b) thing, affair, matter
Adj | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particleANcmpd/Ta
יְדַע (yda) means 'to know' and encompasses various forms of knowledge and communication. It can refer to knowing something personally or causing someone else to know. The entries indicate its use in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts, with a focus on the act of informing or teaching.
יְדַע vb. know
Pe. know
Haph. cause to know, inform
base
H3046 יְדַע
3046 yda` yed-ah'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 3045:--certify, know, make known,
teach.
see HEBREW for 03045
יְדַע (ye.da) — to know.
1) to know
1a) (P'al) to know
1b) (Aphel) to let someone know, communicate, inform, cause to know
AVhi3ms/Sp1bs — Verb hiphil imperfect third person masculine singular · suffixAVhi3ms/Sp1bs