Daniel 3:21

בֵּאדַ֜יִן גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א אִלֵּ֗ךְ כְּפִ֙תוּ֙ בְּסַרְבָּלֵיהוֹן֙ פַּטְּישֵׁיה֔וֹן וְכַרְבְּלָתְה֖וֹן וּלְבֻשֵׁיה֑וֹן וּרְמִ֕יו לְגֽוֹא אַתּ֥וּן נוּרָ֖א יָקִֽדְתָּֽא
Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

בֵּ אדַ֜יִן
בֵּ
Prefix — preposition in, at, by, with
אדַ֜יִן
Adverb then, time, now
Dictionary form: אֱדַיִן · eh-da-YIN

Adverb

In the KJV here: then
then ×53 and then ×1 hither then ×1 now ×1 that time ×1
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then — Broadest temporal connector; fits most narrative contexts.
at that point — Emphasizes a precise moment in a sequence of events.
after that — Highlights sequence; useful when succession needs clarity.
at that time — Slightly more formal; good for historical or legal prose.
thereupon — Signals immediate consequence; slightly elevated register.
now — Use when the narrative shifts focus rather than marks sequence.

BDB9270 H116

BDB9269 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9271

אֱדַ֫יִן57 adverb then, thereupon (so Egyptian Aramaic S-CPap. H 1, J 1), not ᵑ7: the usually Aramaic forms are הֵידֵין , Mandean האידין (NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrew אֲזַי (see אָז) + determ. affix n (as in דִּכֵּן, תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57: compare WCG 115), NöGGA 1884, 1020: אֲזַי, [אֱדַי], probably from same demonstrative √ as זֶה, דָּא, דִּי, etc., , , lo well then, in that case, Ethiopic : when? : now (DiLex. 197, 1072), Syriac (enclitic) but); — then, thereupon, Dan 2:15; Dan 2:17; Dan 2:19; Dan 2:25; Dan 2:48; Dan 3:24 +, Ezra 4:9; Ezra 4:23; Ezra 5:4; Ezra 5:9 + (always, except Ezra 5:5, at beginning of sentence, introducing new stage of narrative with some emphasis); so with בְּ, בֵּאדַיִן (3 t. Ezra, 26 t. Daniel) Dan 2:14; Dan 2:35; Dan 2:46; Dan 3:3; Dan 3:13; Dan 3:19; Dan 3:21 (twice in verse); Dan 3:26, etc., Ezra 4:24; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 6:1 מִןאֱֿדַיִן from that time Ezra 5:16.

then, time, now
ʾĕdayin
then (of time)
  • then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time

גֻּבְרַיָּ ֣א
גֻּבְרַיָּ
Root word men, certain, man
֣א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: גְּבַר · ɡeh-BAHR

Noun — Common, masculine plural, determined state plural — usually add "-s"; determined — includes "the" (Aramaic)

In the KJV here: men
men ×15 a man ×2 certain ×2 of the men ×2
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man — Default singular; broad and natural in most contexts.
male individual — More precise when gender specificity matters.
person — Gender-neutral; use when inclusive reading is preferred.
someone — Informal; good for indefinite or 'certain one' sense.
fellow — Colloquial; suits narrative contexts with informal tone.
individual — Neutral and formal; fits legal or official passages.

BDB9400 H1399 H1400

BDB9399 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9401

גְּבַר21 noun masculine man (Biblical Hebrew); — absolute ׳נ Dan 2:25; Dan 5:11 plural absolute גֻּבְרִין (K§ 54, 3 e) Dan 3:24; Dan 3:25, also, = certain ones, vDan 3:8 vDan 3:12 vDan 3:20 emphatic גֻּבְרַיָּא Ezra 4:21; Ezra 5:4; Ezra 5:10; Ezra 6:8; Dan 3:12 + 9 t. Daniel.

men, certain, man
gĕbar
a person
  • a man, a certain (one)

Breakdown unavailable for this word. Dictionary form: אִלֵּךְ · il-LAKE

Noun — Common, plural plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: these
these ×7 those ×2 and these ×1 of these ×1 to cause these ×1 unto these ×1 we those ×1
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these — Proximate demonstrative; preferred when referent is near or just mentioned.
those — Distal demonstrative; use when referent is more remote in context.
these ones — Adds slight emphasis or contrast to a specific group.
such — Useful when the referent is qualitative or categorical rather than physical.

BDB9304 H479 H1791

BDB9303 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9305

אִלֵּךְ demonstrative pronoun plural these (plural of דֵּךְ, q. v.: Egyptian Aramaic אלך (Cooke207 RES361 B S-CPap. E 6+): with hâ prefixed, Old Syriac , feminine Nö§ 67, M§ 82 BurkittEvang. da-Mepharreshe ii.42, Christian-Palestinian Aramaic (masculine and feminine) SchwIdioticon 24; compare Arabic , Ethiopic : DiLex.1057: the demonstrative affix ך as in דֵּךְ, , etc.; WCG 110); — these, גֻּבְרַיָּא אִלֵּךְ these men, Dan 3:12; Dan 3:13; Dan 3:21; Dan 3:22; Dan 3:23; Dan 3:27; Dan 6:6; Dan 6:12; Dan 6:16; Dan 6:25; Ezra 4:21; Ezra 16:8b; also Ezra 5:9; Ezra 6:8a.

BDB9447 H1791 H479

BDB9446 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9448

דֵּךְ demonstrative pronoun masculine this, feminine דָּח; only Ezra; Daniel uses דִּכֵּן (Egyptian and Cappadocian Aramaic זך (CISii. 151 RŠS:361 B S-CPap. (feminine דכא, דכי ib.F 6, 9), LzbEph. i. 67); ᵑ7 דֵּיכֵי, feminine דָּח; Arabic ; Ethiopic From זֶה, דָּא (feminine), with the affix ך (WCG 110), thus literally = German dieser da. The plural is אִלֵּח, q. v.); — this (always after its substantive), Ezra 5:16 שֵׁשְׁבַּצַּר דֵח, vEzra 5:17 בֵּיתאֱֿלָהָא דֵח, Ezra 6:7; Ezra 6:8; Ezra 6:12 feminine Ezra 4:13; Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:16 (twice in verse); Ezra 4:19; Ezra 4:21 all קִרְיְתָא דָח, Ezra 5:8.

these, those
ʾillēk
these
  • these, those

כְּפִ֙תוּ֙
כְּפִ֙תוּ֙
Root word bound, bind
Dictionary form: כְּפַת · keh-PAHT

Verb — Peil, Perfect (Qatal), third person masculine plural simple passive (Aramaic) — "it was done" completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "they"

In the KJV here: were bound
bound ×2 to bind ×1 were bound ×1
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bind — Most versatile; covers all active and infinitive contexts.
tie up — Vivid, colloquial; suits narrative action scenes.
restrain — Emphasizes the effect of binding rather than the act.
fetter — Implies binding with chains or shackles; formal register.
shackle — Strong physical image; good for imprisonment contexts.
secure — Neutral, modern; suitable when force is less emphasized.

BDB9620 H3729

BDB9619 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9621

כְּפַת verb bind (ᵑ7 id.; Late Hebrew כָּפַת; Syriac form knots, twist into a knot, Arabic draw together, Assyrian [kapâtu] II. bring together); —

Pe`il Perfect 3 masculine plural כְּ פִ֫תוּ, (WCG 224) Dan 3:21 they were bound. Pa`el bind: Infinitive לְכַפָּתָךְ Dan 3:20 (ל accusative of person); Passive participle plural מְכַפְּתִין bound vDan 3:23 vDan 3:24.

bound, bind
kĕpat
to fetter
  • to bind
    • (P'il) to be bound
      • "(Pael) to bind

בְּ סַרְבָּלֵי הוֹן֙
בְּ
Prefix — preposition in, at, by, with
סַרְבָּלֵי
Root word coats
הוֹן֙
Suffix — pronoun their / them
Dictionary form: סַרְבַּל · sahr-BAHL

Noun — Common, masculine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: in their coats
in their coats ×1 were their coats ×1
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robe — Most natural modern word for a long outer garment.
tunic — Precise fit for ancient Near Eastern inner garment.
garment — Broad, neutral; useful when exact style is unclear.
cloak — Suggests a loose outer wrap; good for dramatic contexts.
coat — Modernized KJV rendering; accessible but slightly vague.
mantle — Formal/literary register; evokes ancient ceremonial dress.

BDB9741 H5622

BDB9740 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9742

[סַרְבָּל] noun [masculine] probably mantle (see especially SACJPhil. xxvi (1899), 307 f., compare AndrM 74*, with conjecture as to original Persian form; > trousers; Late Hebrew; Jewish-Aramaic id., with both meanings, also shoes; Arabic mantle is loan-word Frä47; Egyptian Arabic shoe is Greek loan-word according to VollersZMG li (1897), 298, compare Kraussii. 412); — plural suffix סַרְבָּלֵיהוֺן Dan 3:21; Dan 3:27.

coats
sarbal
a cloak
  • mantle, coat
    • meaning dubious; perhaps also 'a babouche' (Middle Eastern slipper)

פַּטְּשֵׁי הוֹן
פַּטְּשֵׁי
Root word hosen
הוֹן
Suffix — pronoun their / them
Dictionary form: פַּטִּישׁ · paht-TEESH

Noun — Common, masculine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: their hosen
their hosen ×1
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trousers — Most natural modern term for leg garments.
pants — Informal register; common in North American English.
breeches — Slightly formal; evokes ancient near-eastern costume.
leggings — Prefer when garment covers only the lower leg.

BDB9808 H6361

BDB9807 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9809

[פְּטַשׁ] noun [masculine] a garment, meaning dubious, tunic (Thes) or leggings SACJPhil. xxvi (1899), 309; (probably later insertion in text Id.ib. 311 ff.) (Talmud (rare); √פטשׁ spread out according to K§ 57 b) a)); — plural suffix פטישי הון Kt (probably ׳פְּטִי K§§ 54, 3 a)a); 57, b)a), Kmpon the passage M78* and others ׳פַּטִּי), פַּטְּשֵׁיהוֺן Qr, Dan 3:21 conjectures on meaning see in Behrm Bev Dr M78*.

hosen
paṭṭîš
a gown (as if hammered out wide)
  • a garment, coat, tunic
    • meaning dubious

וְ כַרְבְּלָתְ ה֖וֹן
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
כַרְבְּלָתְ
Root word hats
ה֖וֹן
Suffix — pronoun their / them
Dictionary form: כַּרְבְּלָא · kahr-beh-LAW

Noun — Common, feminine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: and their hats
and their hats ×1
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hat — Most natural modern term for a head covering.
cap — Suggests a close-fitting or official headgear.
turban — Preferred when a wrapped ceremonial style is implied.
headdress — Use for formal or ceremonial contexts requiring broader term.

BDB9622 H3737 H3736

BDB9621 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9623

[כַּרְבְּלָא] noun feminine probably helmet, cap (> al. mantle, e.g. K§ 62; see Dr) (Late Hebrew כַּרְבָּלָה comb of cock; so Jewish-Aramaic כַּרְבָּלְתָא, Syriac ; Assyrian karballatu, cap AndrM 67 *, Muss-ArnAssyrian Dict. 436 a; so SACJPhii. xxvi. 310 f., compare Biblical Hebrew [כרבל]); — plural suffix כַּרְבְּלָֽתְהוֺן Dan 3:21.

hats
karbĕlāʾ
a mantle
  • mantle, robe, cap, turban, helmet

וּ לְבֻשֵׁי ה֑וֹן
וּ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
לְבֻשֵׁי
Root word garment, garments
ה֑וֹן
Suffix — pronoun their / them
Dictionary form: לְבוּשׁ · leh-BOOSH

Noun — Common, masculine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: and their other garments
and their other garments ×1 whose garment ×1
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garment — Broad, neutral term; suits most narrative contexts.
clothing — Collective sense; good when referring to attire generally.
attire — Slightly elevated register; fits formal or royal contexts.
robe — Suggests a full, flowing outer garment; good for dignified figures.
apparel — Formal or ceremonial dress; fits liturgical or courtly settings.

BDB9638 H3830 H3831

BDB9637 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9639

[לְְבוּשׁ] noun masculine garment (Biblical Hebrew id.); — suffix לְבוּשֵׁהּ Dan 7:9 plural suffix לְבוּשֵׁיהוֺם Dan 3:21.

לָה see לָאabove

garment, garments
lĕbûš
a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
  • garment, clothing

וּ רְמִ֕יו
וּ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
רְמִ֕יו
Root word cast, down, impose
Dictionary form: רְמָה · reh-MAW

Verb — Peil, Perfect (Qatal), third person masculine plural simple passive (Aramaic) — "it was done" completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "they"

In the KJV here: and were cast
and cast ×1 and they cast ×1 and to cast ×1 and were cast ×1 be cast ×1 he shall be cast ×1 shall be cast ×1 that he should be cast ×1
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throw — Most natural modern equivalent; broad everyday use.
hurl — Implies force or violence; good for dramatic contexts.
fling — Suggests abruptness or contempt in the action.
cast — Modernized KJV form; still natural in formal or literary prose.
impose — Prefer for levying taxes or obligations, not physical throwing.
toss — Lighter register; suits less forceful or deliberate actions.

BDB9903 H7411 H7412

BDB9902 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9904

[רְמָא] verb cast, throw (see Biblical Hebrew I. רמךְ (rare)); —

Pe`al Perfect 3 masculine plural רְמוֺ Dan 6:17; Dan 6:25 1 plural רְמֵ֫ינָא Dan 3:24 Infinitive לְמִרְמֵא vDan 3:20; Ezra 7:24); —
1. cast, accusative of person + ל location Dan 3:24; Dan 6:25 accusative of person omitted v.Dan 6:17; Dan 3:20.
2. figurative throw (burden of) tribute, עַל person, Ezra 7:24. Pe`il Perfect 3 masculine plural רְמִיו (WCG 225):
1. were cast, subject person with ל location, Dan 3:21.
2. were placed, set, Dan 7:9 (compare ᵑ7 Jer 1:15 Dr, and Biblical Hebrew ירח 2). Hithpe`el be cast, subject person with ל location: Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִתְרְמֵא Dan 3:6; Dan 3:11; Dan 6:8; Dan 6:13 2 masculine plural תִּתְרְמוֺן Dan 3:15.

cast, down, impose
rĕmâ
to throw, set, (figuratively) assess
  • to cast, throw
    • (P'al)
      • to cast
        • "to throw
        • of tribute (figuratively)
      (Peil)
      • to be cast
        • "to be placed, be set
      (Ithp'el) to be cast

לְ גֽוֹא
לְ
Prefix — preposition to, for
גֽוֹא
Root word midst, same, therein, wherein
Dictionary form: גַּו · ɡa

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: into the midst
into the midst ×6 in the midst ×3 and therein ×1 him wherein ×1 the midst ×1 within the same ×1
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middle — Most natural modern noun for central position.
center — Spatial emphasis; good for physical or abstract contexts.
interior — Highlights inside space; suits architectural or body contexts.
within — Adverbial/prepositional use; fits embedded or enclosed sense.
inside — Informal register; clear for general audiences.

BDB9405 H1459

BDB9404 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9406

[גַּו] noun masculine midst (Egyptian Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene גו; ᵑ7 גָּיו; especially construct בְּגוֺ, לְגוֺ, מִגּוֺ; so Syriac ; compare Biblical Hebrew נֵּו); — construct גּוֺא (so Nabataen CookeNo. 94) Dan 3:26 +, Dan 7:15 editions, Gi גּוֺ (Baer גּוֺא, see on Dan 3:6); suffix 3 masculine singular גַּוֵּהּ Ezra 5:7, 3 feminine singular גַּוַּהּ Ezra 4:15; Ezra 6:2 — midst, always with prepositions:
  a. בְּגוֺא (= Hebrew בְּתוֺךְ), Dan 3:25 בְּגוֺא גוּרָא, Dan 4:7; Dan 7:15; Ezra 4:15; Ezra 5:7 וְכִדְנָה כְּתִיב בְּגַוֵהּ, Ezra 6:2.
  b. לְגוֺא Dan 3:6; Dan 3:11; Dan 3:15; Dan 3:21; Dan 3:23; Dan 3:24.
  c. מִןגּֿוֺא Dan 3:26.

גֵּרָה see גאה.

midst, same, therein, wherein
gǎw
the middle
  • midst, the midst

אַתּ֥וּן
אַתּ֥וּן
Root word furnace
Dictionary form: אַתּוּן · at-TOON

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: furnace
furnace ×8 and the furnace ×1 the furnace ×1
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furnace — Standard modern rendering; broadly understood.
kiln — Emphasizes a fired structure for burning or smelting.
blazing furnace — Highlights intense heat; vivid in narrative contexts.
oven — More domestic feel; use only if context is small-scale.
smelting furnace — Technical; suited to metallurgical or industrial contexts.

BDB9356 H861

BDB9355 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9357

אַתוּן noun masculineDan 3:19 (probably femininevDan 3:26) furnace (probably loan-word from Assyrian utûnu, atûnu, id., [also Tel Amarna], DHMVOJ 1.23 Buhl; Syriac hence Arabic as loan-word Frä26; Ethiopic Di763; conjectures on etymology in K§ 59 Anm. LagBN 111); — construct ׳א Dan 3:6; Dan 3:11; Dan 3:15; Dan 3:17; Dan 3:20; Dan 3:21; Dan 3:23; Dan 3:26 emphatic אַתוּנָא Dan 3:19; Dan 3:22.

אִתַי see אִיתַי.

furnace
ʾattûn
probably a fire-place, i.e., furnace
  • furnace

נוּרָ ֖א
נוּרָ
Root word fiery, fire
֖א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: נוּר · noor

Noun — Common, both singular, determined state determined — includes "the" (Aramaic)

In the KJV here: fiery
fiery ×8 of the fire ×3 the fire ×2 a fiery ×1 fire ×1 of fire ×1 was like the fiery ×1
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fire — Most direct rendering; best for concrete, literal contexts.
flame — Emphasizes the visible, active blaze; vivid and natural.
blaze — Dynamic and intense; suits dramatic or threatening fire.
fiery — Adjectival use; prefer when modifying a noun directly.
burning — Highlights ongoing process; good for furnace or judgment imagery.

BDB9701 H5135 H5216

BDB9700 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9702

נוּר17 noun feminineDan 3:6 and masculineDan 7:9 fire (ᵑ7 Syriac; see √ נור Biblical Hebrew); — absolute ׳נ Dan 3:27; Dan 7:9 (twice in verse); Dan 7:10 emphatic נוּרָא Dan 3:6 + 12 t. 3.

fiery, fire
nûr
fire
  • fire

יָקִֽדְתָּֽ א
יָקִֽדְתָּֽ
Root word burning
א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: יְקַד · yeh-KAHD

Verb — Peal, Participle Active, feminine singular, determined state simple action (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Qal ongoing action — try "___ing" or "one who ___s"

In the KJV here: of the burning
of a burning ×3 of the burning ×3 the burning ×1 them into the burning ×1
More options
burning — Most natural modern English; fits most contexts.
blaze — Vivid, active image; suits intense or dramatic fire.
furnace — Preferred when the burning place is an enclosed structure.
conflagration — Formal register; suits large or catastrophic fires.

BDB9589 H3344 H3345

BDB9588 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9590

[יְקַד] verb burn (see Biblical Hebrew); —

Pe`al Participle active feminine יָקִדְ תָּא Dan 3:6; Dan 3:11; Dan 3:15; Dan 3:17; Dan 3:20; Dan 3:21; Dan 3:23; Dan 3:26.

burning
yĕqad
to burn
  • (P'al) to burn

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
בֵּאדַ֜יִן גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א אִלֵּ֗ךְ Revia — a lesser break כְּפִ֙תוּ֙ Pashta — a lesser break בְּסַרְבָּלֵיהוֹן֙ Pashta — a lesser break פַּטְּישֵׁיה֔וֹן Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וְכַרְבְּלָתְה֖וֹן Tipeha — a lesser break וּלְבֻשֵׁיה֑וֹן Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וּרְמִ֕יו Zaqef Gadol — a strong break לְגֽוֹא אַתּ֥וּן נוּרָ֖א Tipeha — a lesser break יָקִֽדְתָּֽא Silluq — end of the verse

בֵּאדַיִן גֻּבְרַיָּא אִלֵּךְ כְּפִתוּ בְּסַרְבָּלֵיהוֹן פַּטְּישֵׁיהוֹן וְכַרְבְּלָתְהוֹן וּלְבֻשֵׁיהוֹן וּרְמִיו לְגֽוֹא-אַתּוּן נוּרָא יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃
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Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
Daniel 3:20
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