Daniel 4:10

וְחֶזְוֵ֥י רֵאשִׁ֖י עַֽל מִשְׁכְּבִ֑י חָזֵ֣ה הֲוֵ֔ית וַאֲל֥וּ אִילָ֛ן בְּג֥וֹא אַרְעָ֖א וְרוּמֵ֥הּ שַׂגִּֽיא
Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

וְ חֶזְוֵ֥י
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
חֶזְוֵ֥י
Root word visions, vision, look
Dictionary form: חֵזֵו · hay-DZAY

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

In the KJV here: thus were the visions
and the visions ×3 visions ×2 and visions ×1 in my vision ×1 in the visions ×1 me the visions ×1 thus were the visions ×1 vision ×1
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vision — Broadest fit; works in most narrative and prophetic contexts.
dream-vision — Highlights the nocturnal, revelatory character common in Daniel.
apparition — Emphasizes a striking, mysterious visual appearance.
sight — More neutral; suits descriptive or observational passages.
revelation — Foregrounds divine communication over the visual image itself.

BDB9517 H2376

BDB9516 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9518

[חְֶזוּ] noun masculine vision, appearance; — emphatic חֶוְוָא (K§ 55,6 b)) Dan 2:19 suffix וִי- Dan 7:2, וִהּ- vDan 7:20 plural construct חֶזְוֵי Dan 2:28 +; —

1. vision (as mode of revelation) Dan 2:19 (יְ לֵילְיָא ׳ח), Dan 7:2, so Dan 7:7. Dan 7:13, רֵישָׁא ׳ח Dan 2:28; Dan 4:2; Dan 7:10; Dan 7:1; Dan 10:15, חֶלְמָא ׳ח Dan 4:6 (GieGGA, 1895, 598 reads אֲחַוֵּא I will relate).
2. appearance Dan 7:20.

visions, vision, look
ḥēzēw
a sight
  • vision, appearance
    • vision
      • "appearance

רֵאשִׁ ֖י
רֵאשִׁ
Root word head, heads, sum, chief
֖י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: רֵאשׁ · raysh

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

In the KJV here: of mine head
of my head ×3 head ×2 of his head ×2 heads ×1 of mine head ×1 of their head ×1 of thy head ×1 the sum ×1
More options
head — Most direct rendering; use for physical or figurative head.
top — Prefer for apex or uppermost part of an object.
chief — Use when denoting a leader or most prominent person.
total — Best for census or numerical summation contexts.
principal — Formal register; suits leading officials or key items.
crown — Evokes the very top of the head poetically.

BDB9878 H7217 H7218

BDB9877 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9879

רֵאשׁ noun masculineDan 7:6 head (Egyptian Aramaic, S-CPap.; Palmyrene רש; ᵑ7 רֵישׁ, Syriac ; Biblical Hebrew ראֹשׁ); — construct ׳ר Dan 7:1 emphatic הָ֯ Dan 2:38 suffix רֵאשׁי Dan 4:2 +, חָ֯ Dan 2:28, הֵּ֯ vDan 2:32 +, הַּ֯ Dan 7:20, הֵ֯וֺן Dan 3:27 plural absolute רֵאשִׁין Dan 7:6, suffix רָאשֵׁיהֹם (K§§ 53, Anm. b); 63 GuHpt on the passage) Ezra 5:10 —

1. head of man Dan 3:27, compare Dan 7:9 in vision: of image Dan 2:32; Dan 2:38, beast Dan 7:6; Dan 7:20.
2. head as seat of visions, הֶזְוֵי רֵאשָׁךְ, etc., Dan 2:28; Dan 4:2; Dan 4:7; Dan 4:10; Dan 7:1; Dan 7:15.
3. = chief, ׳בְּר Ezra 5:10 in the capacity of their chiefs.
4. sum, essential content, of matters Dan 7:1 (NesMM 40 beginning).

head, heads, sum, chief
rēš
the head; figuratively, the sum
  • chief, head
    • head (of man)
      • "head (as seat of visions)"chief"sum (essential content)

עַֽל
עַֽל
Preposition upon, unto, over, in, against, …
Dictionary form: עַל · al

Preposition

In the KJV here: in
upon ×16 over ×9 unto ×8 against ×7 concerning ×5 in ×5 for ×4 to ×4
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on — Most versatile default; covers surface and figurative senses.
over — Use for authority, coverage, or position above.
about — Best for topics or subjects of speech or thought.
against — Use for opposition, complaint, or hostile action.
concerning — Formal; suits legal or prophetic discourse on a subject.
regarding — Neutral modern alternative to 'concerning'.

BDB9768 H5922 H5921

BDB9767 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9769

עַל preposition upon, over, on account of, above, to, against (Biblical Hebrew and general Aramaic id.); — suffix 1 singular עֲלַי; 2 masculine singular עליך Kt (so Egyptian Aramaic, CookeNo. 77, A 5, 6, B 8, S-CPap. A 3, B 5 +), עֲלָךְ, Qr (ᵑ7 עֲלַךְ, Dalm§ 47, 2) Dan 3:12 + 6 t. Daniel; Ezra 7:18 3 masculine singular עֲלוֺהִי (so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian Aramaic עלוי S-CA 6 +) Dan 3:28 +, עֲלֹהִי Ezra 6:11 3 feminine singular עליה Kt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24), עֲלַהּ Qr (so ᵑ7) Dan 4:14; Dan 5:21 1 plural עֲלֵינָא Ezra 4:12, עֲלֵ֑ינָא Ezra 4:18; Ezra 5:17 Baer (Gi עֲלֶ֑ינָא); 3 masculine plural עֲלֵיהֹם (so Nabataean, CISii. 226; Egyptian Aramaic, S-CPap. F 5, 8+) Ezra 7:24, עֲלֵיהוֺן Ezra 5:1; Ezra 5:3 —

1. a. upon, Dan 2:10; Dan 2:28; Dan 2:46; Dan 5:5; Dan 5:7; Dan 6:11 + often, Dan 4:26 עַלהֵֿיכַל מַלְכוּתָא (2Sam 11:2); to be established עַל מַלְכוּתִי 2Sam 4:33 (compare 2Chr 1:1 Biblical Hebrew II. 1) to lay an impost upon, Ezra 7:24 to trust on, Dan 3:28 after a verb of motion, מְטָא עַל to come upon, Dan 4:21; Dan 4:25 of times, to pass over, Dan 4:13; Dan 4:20; Dan 4:22; Dan 4:29; Ezra 5:1 בְּשֻׁם אֱלָהּ יִשְׂרָאֵל עֲלֵיהוֺן i.e. (named) over them.
  b. idiomatic (as in Biblical Hebrew; see II. 1 d) of the person who is the subject of an emotion or experience, Dan 5:9 וְזִיוֺתִי שָׁנַיִן עֲלוֺהִי were changed upon him, Dan 7:28; Dan 6:19 וְשִׁנְּתֵהּ נַדַּת עֲלוֺהִי (compare Dan 2:1).
  c. on accusative of (Biblical Hebrew 1 f b), Dan 3:16 פִּתְגָּם עַלדְּֿנָה. So in עַלדְּֿנָה on this accusative Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:22; Ezra 5:17, עַלמָֿה wherefore ? Dan 2:15 and עַל דִּבְרַת דִּי (see ׳דְּ).
  d. on behalf of (ib. 1 f c), Ezra 6:17.
  e. regarding, concerning (ib. 1 f g), Dan 2:18; Dan 5:14; Dan 5:29; Dan 6:6; Dan 6:13; Ezra 7:14 + often
2. over, with verbs of ruling, appointing, etc., Dan 2:48; Dan 2:49; Dan 3:12; Dan 4:14 +, Ezra 4:20; Ezra 6:18.
3. in a comparative sense, above, beyond, Dan 3:19; Dan 6:4.
4. expressing direction:
  a. to, of a person, after a verb of motion (compare Biblical Hebrew 7 c a a), Dan 2:24; Dan 4:31; Dan 4:33; Dan 6:7; Dan 6:16; Ezra 4:12; Ezra 4:23 + often; after to send (a letter, etc.) Ezra 4:11; Ezra 4:17; Ezra 4:18; Ezra 5:6 +, write Ezra 4:7, prophesy Ezra 5:1 of the direction of the mind (ib. 7c c), Dan 3:12; Dan 6:14 (twice in verse); Dan 6:15 compare Ezra 5:5 הֲוַת עַל ׳וְעֵין אֱל (compare Jer 40:4 and אֶל Ps 34:16).
  b. against, Dan 3:19; Dan 3:29; Dan 5:23; Dan 6:5; Dan 6:6 +; Ezra 4:8; Ezra 7:23.
5. in such phrases as שְׁפַר עַל, טְאֵב (to be) good or acceptable to (as in Syriac and late Hebrew: see Biblical Hebrew 8), Ezra 5:17 אִם עַל מַלְכָּא טָב, Ezra 7:18 (twice in verse); Dan 4:24 (יִשְׁפַּר), Dan 6:15 (בְּאֵשׁ), v.Dan 6:24 (טְאֵב). — compare the synopsis of meanings in Lzb340.

upon, unto, over, in, against, …
ʿal
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
  • upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
    • upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of
      • "over (with verbs of ruling)"above, beyond (in comparison)"to, against (of direction)

מִשְׁכְּבִ ֑י
מִשְׁכְּבִ
Root word bed
֑י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: מִשְׁכַּב · mish-KAHB

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

In the KJV here: my bed
my bed ×3 thy bed ×2 his bed ×1
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bed — Most direct, universally understood equivalent.
sleeping place — Useful when emphasizing the act of lying down.
couch — Fits reclining or resting contexts; slightly formal.
resting place — Broader; suits poetic or metaphorical passages.
chamber — Implies privacy or intimacy of the bedroom setting.

BDB9949 H4903

BDB9948 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9950

[מִשְׁכַּב] noun [masculine] couch, bed; — suffix מִשְׁכְּבִי Dan 4:2; Dan 4:7; Dan 4:10 ךְָ֯ Dan 2:28; Dan 2:29 הֵּ֯ Dan 7:1.

bed
miškab
a bed
  • couch, bed

חָזֵ֣ה
חָזֵ֣ה
Root word sawest, saw, see, seen, wont, …
Dictionary form: חֲזָא · huh-DZAW

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

thou sawest ×6 saw ×3 i have seen ×2 i saw ×2 see ×2 for us to see ×1 had ×1 have seen ×1
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see — Most versatile; fits most narrative and discourse contexts.
observe — Emphasizes deliberate, attentive looking.
behold — Conveys wonder or solemnity; use for visionary contexts.
perceive — Highlights mental or spiritual comprehension, not just sight.
witness — Stresses being present as an eyewitness to an event.
gaze upon — Implies sustained, contemplative looking.

BDB9516 H2370 H2372

BDB9515 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9517

חֲזָה verb see, behold (see Biblical Hebrew); —

Pe`al Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ח Dan 4:20; Dan 5:1 2 masculine singular תֲוַיְתָ Dan 2:43 +, תָה- Dan 2:41.2: 41; 1 singular חֲזֵית vDan 2:46 +; 2 masculine plural תֲוֵיתוּן Dan 2:8 Pe`al Infinitive מְֶָחֱזֵז֑א Ezra 4:14 Participle active חָוֵה Dan 2:31 + 14 t.; plural חָוַיִן Dan 3:27; Dan 5:23 passive חֲוֵה Dan 3:19 —
1. see, have sense: of sight Dan 5:23.
2. see, behold:
  a. accusative of person Dan 3:25, with ל vDan 3:27, accusative of thing Dan 5:5.
  b. see, witness dishonour of king (accusative) Ezra 4:14.
3. usually behold in dream or vision (often participle in periphrastic conjugation), accusative of person, Ezra 4:20, accusative of thing Ezra 2:41. Ezra 2:41. Ezra 2:43; Ezra 4:17, absolute Ezra 2:34; Ezra 7:4. Ezra 7:7. Ezra 7:9. Ezra 7:11. Ezra 7:11. Ezra 7:21, + אֲלוּ Ezra 2:31; Ezra 4:7. Ezra 4:10, אֲרוּ Ezra 7:2. Ezra 7:6. Ezra 7:13 with object clause Ezra 2:8. Ezra 2:45 behold a dream, accusative חֵלֶם, Ezra 2:26; Ezra 4:2; Ezra 6:15; Ezra 7:1.
4. passive = customary (seemly) Dan 3:19 (so ᵑ7 Lev 5:10 and elsewhere, see Dr).

sawest, saw, see, seen, wont, …
ḥăzāʾ
to gaze upon; mentally to dream, be usual (i.e., seem)
  • to see, behold
    • (P'al)
      • to see
        • "to see, behold, witness"to behold (in a dream or vision)"customary, seemly (passive)

הֲוֵ֔ית
הֲוֵ֔ית
Root word be, beheld, was, saw, would, …
Dictionary form: הָוָא · haw-WAW

Verb — Peal, Perfect (Qatal), first person singular simple action (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Qal completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "I"

In the KJV here: i saw
i beheld ×6 shall be ×6 be ×5 was ×5 he would ×4 i saw ×4 be it ×2 shall come to pass ×2
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be — Default copula; broadest fit for most contexts.
become — Prefer when a change of state is in view.
exist — Emphasizes ongoing or absolute being.
happen — Best for impersonal 'come to pass' constructions.
occur — Slightly more formal alternative to 'happen'.
take place — Idiomatic for events unfolding in narrative.

BDB9470 H1934 H1961

BDB9469 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9471

הֲוָא, הֲוָּה71 verb come to pass, become, be (Biblical Hebrew הָיָה); —

Pe`al Perfect 3 masculine singular הֲוָה Dan 4:26 +, הֲוָא Dan 5:19 +; 2 masculine singular הֲוַיְתָ Dan 2:31; Dan 2:34, 1 singular הֲוֵית Dan 4:1 +; 3 masculine plural הֲווֺ Dan 2:35 +; Imperfect 3 masculine singular לֶהֱוֵא (K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs. NöM 215 ff.; in Jewish-Aramaic as jussive D§ 61, lc) Dan 2:20 +; 3 feminine singular תֶּהֱוֵה Dan 4:24 +, אֵ֯ Ezra 6:8 +, 3 masculine plural לֶהֱוֺן Ezra 6:10 + 6 t., 3 feminine plural לֶהֶוְיָן Dan 5:17 Imperative masculine plural הֱווֺ Ezra 4:22, הֲזוֺ Ezra 6:6 —
1. come to pass Dan 2:28; Dan 2:29 (twice in verse); Dan 2:45.
2. come into being, arise Ezra 7:23 become, come to be, with predicate noun Dan 4:24; Dan 5:29 and ( = represent) Dan 7:23 with כְּ like Dan 2:35 a, with ל predicate vDan 2:35 b, with adjective predicate Ezra 6:6, with adverb phrase Ezra 5:5; Dan 4:22 often periphrastic, with participle: ׳יְדִיעַ לה let become known Dan 3:18; Ezra 4:12; Ezra 4:13; Ezra 5:8 let it be given Ezra 6:8; Ezra 6:9, also Ezra 7:26; Dan 2:20.
3. be, as copula, with adjective predication Dan 2:40; Dan 2:42; Dan 7:19 so very often in periphrastic conjugation with participle, צָבֵא ׳ה wish Dan 5:19 (4 t. in verse), ׳חָזֵה ה behold Dan 2:31; Dan 2:34; Dan 7:2; Dan 7:4; Dan 7:6 +, etc.

be, beheld, was, saw, would, …
hāwāʾ
to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially in connection with other words)
  • to come to pass, become, be
    • (P'al)
      • to come to pass
        • "to come into being, arise, become, come to be
        • to let become known (with participle of knowing)
        to be

וַ אֲל֥וּ
וַ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
אֲל֥וּ
Particle this / that
Dictionary form: אֲלוּ · uh-LOO

Particle — Demonstrative

In the KJV here: and behold
and behold ×5
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look — Natural, versatile attention-getter in modern speech.
see — Casual and idiomatic; suits narrative or dialogue.
notice — Slightly more formal; draws focus to what follows.
here — Deictic particle; works well before a noun or clause.
observe — Formal register; suits solemn or legal contexts.

BDB9302 H431 H718

BDB9301 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9303

אֲלוּ Interjection lo! (derivation uncertain: usually regarded as by-form of אֲרוּ, q. v.; compare Egyptian Aramaic הלו, CookeNo.73, RES492 B = S-CM b); — וַאֲלוּ Dan 2:31 חָזֵי הֲוַיְתָ וַאֲלוּ, Dan 4:7; Dan 4:10; Dan 7:8 always in description of a vision.

behold
ʾălû
lo!
  • behold!, lo!

אִילָ֛ן
אִילָ֛ן
Root word tree
Dictionary form: אִילָן · ee-LAWN

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: a tree
the tree ×5 a tree ×1
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tree — Most natural, universally understood default choice.
great tree — Captures the word's connotation of a large, stately tree.
timber tree — Emphasizes the tree as a solid, substantial wooden plant.
woody plant — Precise botanical register; useful in descriptive or scientific contexts.

BDB9278 H363

BDB9277 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9279

אִילָן (D138) noun masculineDan 4:7 tree (ᵑ7 אִילָן, Syriac ; compare Biblical Hebrew אֵלָה, אֵלוֺן); — absolute׳א Dan 4:7 emphatic נָא- v.Dan 4:8 v.Dan 4:11 v.Dan 4:17 v.Dan 4:20 v.Dan 4:23.

tree
ʾîlān
a tree
  • tree

בְּ ג֥וֹא
בְּ
Prefix — preposition in, at, by, with
ג֥וֹא
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: in 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

אַרְעָ ֖א
אַרְעָ
Root word earth, inferior
֖א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: אֲרַע · uh-RA

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

In the KJV here: of the earth
the earth ×7 of the earth ×5 earth ×2 and earth ×1 and in earth ×1 from the earth ×1 in the earth ×1 inferior ×1
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earth — Most natural default; fits cosmological and physical contexts.
ground — Prefer when surface or soil is emphasized.
land — Good for territorial or regional nuance.
world — Use when scope is broad or universal.
lower — For the 'inferior/lesser' sense in comparisons.
earthly — Adjectival use; contrasts heavenly with mundane.

BDB9347 H772 H776

BDB9346 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9348

[אֲרַע]21 noun [feminine] earth (so ᵑ7 Syriac; = Biblical Hebrew אֶרֶץ, q. v.); — emphatic אַרְעָא Dan 2:35; Dan 2:39 + 16 t. Daniel; Ezra 5:11; Jer 10:11b; אַ֫רְעָא (D§§ 9, 5 a; 44, 1 n) = אֲרַע + ָ֯ of direction, earthward, i.e. downward, אַרְעָא מִנָּח Dan 2:39 Kt lower than thou, i.e. inferior to thee Qr אֲרַע (compare ᵑ7 אֲרַע מִן Ruth 4:4); — Jer 10:11a see [ אֲרַק].

BDB9349 H772 H778

BDB9348 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9350

[אֲרַק] noun [feminine] earth (= [אֲרַע]; ארקא Egyptian Aramaic S-CPap. B 15 + often (sometimes also ארעא, as ib.16), Nineveh and Babylonian Aramaic Cooke192, also Mandean NöM§ 66, Zinjirli, Lzb227 Cooke166 (compare 183); עק֑, as Zinjirli מוצאמ֑וקא, רצהר֑קי, Cooke166, 185; compare K§ 7, 2 and anm. i and references, Cooke185 NöZMG xivii (1893), 100; M § 66 GunkSchöpf. 18 LzbEph. I. 223 SACJQ, 1903-4, 273); — emphatic אַרְקָא Jer 10:11a.

earth, inferior
ʾăraʿ
the earth; by implication (figuratively) low
  • earth, world, ground

וְ רוּמֵ ֥הּ
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
רוּמֵ
Root word height
֥הּ
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Dictionary form: רוּם · room

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

In the KJV here: and the height
and the height ×2 whose height ×2 the height ×1
More options
height — Most natural, direct equivalent; broadly applicable.
altitude — Prefer for measurable or vertical distance contexts.
elevation — Good for geographic or architectural descriptions.
stature — Use when referring to the height of a living being.

BDB9896 H7314

BDB9895 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9897

[רוּם] noun masculineDan 4:7 height; — suffix רוּמֵהּ, of temple Ezra 6:3, image Dan 3:1, tree in vision Dan 4:7; Dan 4:8; Dan 4:17.

height
rûm
(literally) altitude
  • height

שַׂגִּֽיא
שַׂגִּֽיא
Root word much, great, many, greatly, sore, …
Dictionary form: שַׂגִּיא · sahg-GEE

Adjective — masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: thereof was great
much ×2 thereof much ×2 and great ×1 and very ×1 exceeding ×1 great ×1 greatly ×1 him many ×1
More options
great — Best for size, intensity, or importance contexts.
many — Prefer for plural quantities or large numbers.
much — Use for uncountable amounts or degree.
greatly — Adverbial use; emphasizes intensity of an action.
exceedingly — Stronger register; modernizes archaic 'exceeding'.
immense — Elevated register; good for dramatic or poetic contexts.

BDB9913 H7690

BDB9912 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9914

שַׂגִּרא adjective great, much — absolute ׳שׂ Dan 2:6 +, feminine plural שֵׂגִּיאָן Dan 2:48; Ezra 5:11 —
  l. great, of image Dan 2:31 (in vision), height of tree Dan 4:7 (id.); of honour Dan 2:6.

2. much, fruit Dan 4:9; Dan 4:18, flesh Dan 7:5 plural many, years Ezra 5:11, gifts Dan 2:48.
3. as adverb exceedingly, Dan 2:12; Dan 5:9; Dan 6:15; Dan 6:24; Dan 7:28.

much, great, many, greatly, sore, …
śaggîʾ
large (in size, quantity or number, also adverbial)
  • (adj) great, much
    • great
      • "much, many
    (adv) exceedingly

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
וְחֶזְוֵ֥י רֵאשִׁ֖י Tipeha — a lesser break עַֽל מִשְׁכְּבִ֑י Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here חָזֵ֣ה הֲוֵ֔ית Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וַאֲל֥וּ אִילָ֛ן Tevir — a lesser break בְּג֥וֹא אַרְעָ֖א Tipeha — a lesser break וְרוּמֵ֥הּ שַׂגִּֽיא Silluq — end of the verse

וְחֶזְוֵי רֵאשִׁי עַֽל-מִשְׁכְּבִי חָזֵה הֲוֵית וַאֲלוּ אִילָן בְּגוֹא אַרְעָא וְרוּמֵהּ שַׂגִּֽיא׃
10
Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.
Cross References

Jeremiah 12:2

נְטַעְתָּם גַּם-שֹׁרָשׁוּ יֵלְכוּ גַּם-עָשׂוּ פֶרִי קָרוֹב אַתָּה בְּפִיהֶם וְרָחוֹק מִכִּלְיוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
2
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.

Daniel 4:5

חֵלֶם חֲזֵית וִֽידַחֲלִנַּנִי וְהַרְהֹרִין עַֽל-מִשְׁכְּבִי וְחֶזְוֵי רֵאשִׁי יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽנִי׃
5
I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.

Psalms 37:35

רָאִיתִי רָשָׁע עָרִיץ וּמִתְעָרֶה כְּאֶזְרָח רַעֲנָֽן׃
35
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

Isaiah 10:33

הִנֵּה הָאָדוֹן יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת מְסָעֵף פֻּארָה בְּמַעֲרָצָה וְרָמֵי הַקּוֹמָה גְּדוּעִים וְהַגְּבֹהִים יִשְׁפָּֽלוּ׃
33
Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.

Ezekiel 31:3

הִנֵּה אַשּׁוּר אֶרֶז בַּלְּבָנוֹן יְפֵה עָנָף וְחֹרֶשׁ מֵצַל וּגְבַהּ קוֹמָה וּבֵין עֲבֹתִים הָיְתָה צַמַּרְתּֽוֹ׃
3
Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs.

Daniel 4:20

אִֽילָנָא דִּי חֲזַיְתָ דִּי רְבָה וּתְקִף וְרוּמֵהּ יִמְטֵא לִשְׁמַיָּא וַחֲזוֹתֵהּ לְכָל-אַרְעָֽא׃
20
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
Daniel 4:9
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Daniel 4:11