Daniel 4:36

Hebrew Bible (Masoretic) numbering: 4:33
בֵּהּ זִמְנָ֞א מַנְדְּעִ֣י יְת֣וּב עֲלַ֗י וְלִיקַ֨ר מַלְכוּתִ֜י הַדְרִ֤י וְזִיוִי֙ יְת֣וּב עֲלַ֔י וְלִ֕י הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י יְבַע֑וֹן וְעַל מַלְכוּתִ֣י הָתְקְנַ֔ת וּרְב֥וּ יַתִּירָ֖ה ה֥וּסְפַת לִֽי
At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellers and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
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Daniel 4:34

וְלִקְצָת יֽוֹמַיָּא אֲנָה נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר עַיְנַי׀ לִשְׁמַיָּא נִטְלֵת וּמַנְדְּעִי עֲלַי יְתוּב וּלְעִלָּיָא בָּרְכֵת וּלְחַי עָלְמָא שַׁבְּחֵת וְהַדְּרֵת דִּי שָׁלְטָנֵהּ שָׁלְטָן עָלַם וּמַלְכוּתֵהּ עִם-דָּר וְדָֽר׃
34
And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

Proverbs 22:4

עֵקֶב עֲנָוָה יִרְאַת יְהוָה עֹשֶׁר וְכָבוֹד וְחַיִּֽים׃
4
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

2 Chronicles 33:12

וּכְהָצֵר לוֹ חִלָּה אֶת-פְּנֵי יְהוָה אֱלֹהָיו וַיִּכָּנַע מְאֹד מִלִּפְנֵי אֱלֹהֵי אֲבֹתָֽיו׃
12
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Daniel 4:32

וּמִן-אֲנָשָׁא לָךְ טָֽרְדִין וְֽעִם-חֵיוַת בָּרָא מְדֹרָךְ עִשְׂבָּא כְתוֹרִין לָךְ יְטַעֲמוּן וְשִׁבְעָה עִדָּנִין יַחְלְפוּן עֲלָיךְ עַד דִּֽי-תִנְדַּע דִּֽי-שַׁלִּיט עִלָּיָא בְּמַלְכוּת אֲנָשָׁא וּלְמַן-דִּי יִצְבֵּא יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃
32
And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Matthew 6:33

ζητεῖτε δὲ πρῶτον τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ τὴν δικαιοσύνην αὐτοῦ καὶ ταῦτα πάντα προστεθήσεται ὑμῖν
33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Daniel 4:15

בְּרַם עִקַּר שָׁרְשׁוֹהִי בְּאַרְעָא שְׁבֻקוּ וּבֶֽאֱסוּר דִּֽי-פַרְזֶל וּנְחָשׁ בְּדִתְאָא דִּי בָרָא וּבְטַל שְׁמַיָּא יִצְטַבַּע וְעִם-חֵיוְתָא חֲלָקֵהּ בַּעֲשַׂב אַרְעָֽא׃
15
Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

Job 13:12

זִֽכְרֹנֵיכֶם מִשְׁלֵי-אֵפֶר לְגַבֵּי-חֹמֶר גַּבֵּיכֶֽם׃
12
Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies of clay.

1 Samuel 2:30

לָכֵן נְאֻם-יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אָמוֹר אָמַרְתִּי בֵּֽיתְךָ וּבֵית אָבִיךָ יִתְהַלְּכוּ לְפָנַי עַד-עוֹלָם וְעַתָּה נְאֻם-יְהוָה חָלִילָה לִּי כִּֽי-מְכַבְּדַי אֲכַבֵּד וּבֹזַי יֵקָֽלּוּ׃
30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

2 Corinthians 4:17

τὸ γὰρ παραυτίκα ἐλαφρὸν τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν καθ' ὑπερβολὴν εἰς ὑπερβολὴν αἰώνιον βάρος δόξης κατεργάζεται ἡμῖν
17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
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Daniel 4:36
Masoretic Phrasing
The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
בֵּהּ זִמְנָ֞א מַנְדְּעִ֣י יְת֣וּב עֲלַ֗י Revia — a lesser break וְלִיקַ֨ר מַלְכוּתִ֜י הַדְרִ֤י וְזִיוִי֙ Pashta — a lesser break יְת֣וּב עֲלַ֔י Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וְלִ֕י Zaqef Gadol — a strong break הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י Tipeha — a lesser break יְבַע֑וֹן Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וְעַל מַלְכוּתִ֣י הָתְקְנַ֔ת Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וּרְב֥וּ יַתִּירָ֖ה Tipeha — a lesser break ה֥וּסְפַת לִֽי Silluq — end of the verse
Word Parts
בֵּ הּ
בֵּ
Preposition in, at, by, with
הּ
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar R/Sp3ms
Preposition
בֵּ Speech Preposition
הּ Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Singular
In English
it ×144 him ×95 them ×83 thee ×59 me ×53 unto him ×35 you ×28 he ×22
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Word Parts
זִמְנָ ֞א
זִמְנָ
Root word time, times, season, seasons
֞א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: זְמָן · dzeh-MAWN
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncmsd/Td
Noun — Common, masculine singular, determined state determined — includes "the" (Aramaic)
זִמְנָ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Determined
א Speech Particle Type Definite Article
In English
In the KJV here: at the same time
times ×3 at the same time ×2 a season ×1 and the seasons ×1 and the time ×1 at that time ×1 him time ×1 time ×1
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appointed time — Emphasizes a fixed, set moment; formal contexts.
season — Highlights a recurring or designated period of time.
set time — Stresses deliberate scheduling; good for decrees or edicts.
occasion — Suits a specific, singular event or moment.
time — Broadest, most neutral option for general use.
period — Useful when duration rather than a point is in view.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9490 H2166 H2165

BDB9489 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9491

זְמַן noun masculineDan 3:7 time (probably loan-word from Old Persian zrvan, zarvâna, time, age, NöM 152 Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change of ν [b] to m) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataean זמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean) זבן Lzb266; Lzb268 SAC48. 49); — absolute ׳ז Dan 2:16; Dan 7:12 emphatic זִמְנָא Ezra 5:3 +; plural absolute Dan 6:11 +, emphatic זִמְנַיָּא Dan 2:21 — time: specified time Dan 2:16 appointed time Dan 7:12; Dan 7:22, compare Dan 2:21 בֵּהּ זִמְנָא at that time Ezra 5:3; Dan 3:7; Dan 3:8; Dan 4:33 (festival) seasons Dan 7:25 time, occurrence, Dan 6:11; Dan 6:14 three times in the day.

Strong's Definition H2166
time, times, season, seasons
zĕmān
an appointed occasion
  • a set time, time, season
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Word Parts
מַנְדְּעִ ֣י
מַנְדְּעִ
Root word knowledge, reason, understanding
֣י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: מַנְדַּע · mahn-DA
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncmsc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word
מַנְדְּעִ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: my reason
and knowledge ×2 and mine understanding ×1 my reason ×1
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understanding — Broad default; fits cognitive and practical contexts well.
knowledge — Emphasizes acquired information; good for formal contexts.
reason — Highlights rational faculty; suits contexts of sanity or judgment.
insight — Suggests deeper, intuitive grasp; more nuanced register.
intelligence — Useful when mental capacity or acuity is foregrounded.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9572 H4486 H4093

BDB9571 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9573

מַנְדַּע noun [masculine] knowledge, power of knowing (ᵑ7J id.; Syriac , ; Biblical Hebrew מַדָּע (late); compare 'Mandâ' = γνῶσις, NöM xx); — absolute Dan 5:12 emphatic דְּעָא- Dan 2:21 suffix דְּעִי- Dan 4:31; Dan 4:33.

Strong's Definition H4486
knowledge, reason, understanding
mandaʿ
wisdom or intelligence
  • knowledge, power of knowing
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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Word Parts
יְת֣וּב
יְת֣וּב
Root word returned, answer, answered, restored
Dictionary form: תּוּב · toob
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Vqi3ms
Verb — Peal, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine singular simple action (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Qal not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"
יְתוּב Speech Verb Stem Peal Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: returned
returned ×3 answered ×1 be restored ×1 they returned ×1 they returned answer ×1 to answer ×1
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return — Most general sense; going back to a place or state.
answer — Use when responding to a question or message.
reply — Slightly more conversational than 'answer'.
respond — Neutral; suits formal or diplomatic contexts.
restore — Use when something is returned to its former condition.
bring back — Emphasizes physical or tangible return of something.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9995 H7725 H8421

BDB9994 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9996

תּוּב verb return (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew שׁוּב); —

Pe`al Imperfect 3 masculine singular יְתוּב, with עַל person, of brightness (זִיו) of face Dan 4:33 b, of knowledge v.Dan 4:31 v.Dan 4:33 a. Haph`el Perfect 3 masculine singular הֲתִיב Dan 2:14 3 masculine plural suffix הֲתִיבוּנָא Ezra 5:11 Imperfect 3 masculine plural יַהֲתִיבוּן Ezra 6:5, יְתִיבוּן (K§ 33, 2) Ezra 5:5 Infinitive suffix לַהֲתָבוּתָח Dan 3:16 —
1. restore, accusative of thing Ezra 6:5.
2. return (accusative of answer, etc.) Ezra 5:5; Ezra 5:11; Dan 3:16 (suffix Persian), ׳עֵטָא וּטְעֵם הֲת Dan 2:14.

Strong's Definition H8421
returned, answer, answered, restored
tûb
specifically (transitive and ellip.) to reply
  • to return, come back
    • (P'al) to return, come back
      • "(Aphel)
      • to restore, give back, answer
        • "to return
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Word Parts
עֲלַ ֗י
עֲלַ
Preposition upon, unto, over, in, against, …
֗י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: עַל · al
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar R/Sp1cs
Preposition
עֲלַ Speech Preposition
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: unto me
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'.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

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.

Strong's Definition H5922
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)
Variations 14 forms of this word
Translations 41 English renderings
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Word Parts
וְ לִ יקַ֨ר
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
לִ
Particle points to the object of the verb — leave untranslated
יקַ֨ר
Noun
Dictionary form: יְקָר · yeh-KAWR
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/To/Ncmsc
Particle — Direct Object Marker
וְ Speech Conjunction
לִ Speech Particle Type Direct Object Marker
יקַר Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Construct
In English
In the KJV here: and for the glory
and glory ×3 and for the glory ×1 and for the honour ×1 his glory ×1 honour ×1
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honor — Best default; fits royal and social contexts well.
glory — Use when splendor or radiance is in view.
dignity — Emphasizes elevated rank or worthiness.
prestige — Good for social standing or public esteem.
majesty — Suits kingly or divine contexts requiring grandeur.
splendor — Highlights visual or aesthetic magnificence.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9591 H3366 H3367

BDB9590 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9592

[יְקָר] noun masculineDan 2:6 honour (see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute וִיקָר) Dan 2:6; Dan 7:14 construct id. Dan 4:27, לִיקַר v.Dan 4:33 (K§ 57. Anm. Str קָר-); emphatic וִיקָרָא Dan 2:37; Dan 5:18, הָ֯ vDan 5:20.

Strong's Definition H3367
glory, honour
yĕqār
value, i.e., (concretely) wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity
  • honor, esteem
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Word Parts
מַלְכוּתִ ֜י
מַלְכוּתִ
Root word kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
֜י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: מַלְכוּ · mahl-KOO
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncfsc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, feminine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word
מַלְכוּתִ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Singular State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: of my kingdom
the kingdom ×10 in the kingdom ×7 kingdom ×7 and his kingdom ×3 of the kingdom ×3 thy kingdom ×3 a kingdom ×2 and the kingdom ×2
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kingdom — Most common rendering; use for territorial/political sense.
reign — Emphasizes the act or period of ruling.
realm — Highlights the domain or sphere of a ruler's authority.
sovereignty — Abstract sense; stresses supreme power or dominion.
royal power — Emphasizes the kingly authority itself, not territory.
rule — Concise; suits contexts focused on governing activity.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9664 H4437

BDB9663 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9665

מַלְכוּ noun feminine royalty, reign, kingdom; — absolute ׳מ Dan 2:39 +; construct מַלְכוּת Ezra 4:24 +; emphatic תָא- Dan 2:37 +, תָה- Dan 2:44 suffix תִי- Dan 4:15 +, הֵתּ- Dan 3:33 +, תָךְ- Dan 4:23 +; plural construct מַלְכְוָת Dan 7:27 emphatic וָתָא- Dan 2:44; Dan 7:23 —

1. royalty, kingship, kingly authority: Dan 4:23; Dan 4:28; Dan 4:33 ׳הֵיכַל מ v.Dan 4:26, ׳בֵּית מ v.Dan 4:27, כָּרְסֵא Dan 5:20.
2. organized (world-) kingdom: Dan 2:39 (twice in verse); Dan 2:40; Dan 2:41; Dan 2:42; Dan 2:44; Dan 7:23 (twice in verse); Dan 7:24; Dan 7:27 אֲנָשָׁא ׳מ Dan 4:14; Dan 4:22; Dan 4:29; Dan 5:21 of specific kings Dan 2:37; Dan 5:18; Dan 5:28; Dan 6:1 of God Dan 3:33; Dan 7:27 (both עָלַם ׳מ), Dan 2:44 (twice in verse); Dan 3:33; Dan 4:31; Dan 6:27; Dan 7:27 of Messiah Dan 7:14 (twice in verse); of saints Dan 7:18 (twice in verse); Dan 7:22; Dan 7:27.
3. realm (territorial) Dan 4:15; Dan 4:33b; Dan 5:7; Dan 5:11; Dan 5:16; Dan 5:29; Dan 6:2 (twice in verse); Dan 6:4; Dan 6:8; Dan 6:27; Ezra 7:13; Ezra 7:23 metonymy Ezra 6:5 = administration of realm.
4. reign, time of reigning Dan 5:26; Dan 6:29 (twice in verse); Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:15.

Strong's Definition H4437
kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
malkû
dominion (abstractly or concretely)
  • royalty, reign, kingdom
    • royalty, kingship, kingly authority
      • "kingdom"realm (of territory)"reign (of time)
Variations 21 forms of this word
Translations 25 English renderings
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Word Parts
הַדְרִ ֤י
הַדְרִ
Root word honour, majesty
֤י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: הֲדַר · huh-DAHR
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncmsc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word
הַדְרִ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: mine honour
and honour ×1 mine honour ×1 of my majesty ×1
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majesty — Best for royal or divine grandeur and imposing splendor.
splendor — Vivid, visual sense; suits poetic or descriptive contexts.
glory — Broad theological weight; good for worship or praise passages.
honor — Relational dignity conferred on or by a person.
magnificence — Emphasizes overwhelming greatness; slightly elevated register.
grandeur — Captures sublime scale; fits nature or cosmic imagery well.
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BDB9469 H1923

BDB9468 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9470

[הֲדַר] noun [masculine] honour, majesty, of king; — emphatic הַדְרָא Dan 5:18 suffix הַדְרִי Dan 4:27; Dan 4:33 (where Behrm plausibly (after Theod.) הַדְרֵת [ᵑ7 הֲדַר return]).

Strong's Definition H1923
honour, majesty
hădar
magnificence
  • honor, majesty
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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וְ זִוִ י
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
זִוִ
Root word countenance, brightness
י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: זִיו · dzeeoo
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/Ncmsc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word
וְ Speech Conjunction
זִוִ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: and brightness
and brightness ×1 and his countenance ×1 countenance ×1 let thy countenance ×1 me and my countenance ×1 whose brightness ×1
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radiance — Broad, vivid; suits luminous or glory contexts well.
brightness — Modernized KJV form; clear and literal.
glow — Warmer, softer tone; good for facial or inner light.
splendor — Elevated register; emphasizes majesty or grandeur.
face — Idiomatic when זִיו refers to a person's countenance.
luster — Highlights shining quality; suits regal or material shine.
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BDB9487 H2122

BDB9486 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9488

[זִיו] noun masculine brightness, splendour (ᵑ7 id., Syriac , perhaps loan-word from Assyrian zîmu, chiefly of countenance, DlWB 252: Pr 152 NöZMG xl (1886), 732 JenZK ii. 43 BrockLex. Syr. 93); — suffix זִיוִי Dan 4:33 splendour of royalty; זִוֵהּ Dan 2:31 (of image); plural brightness of countenance: suffix זִיוַי Kt, זיויך Kt, זִיוָךְ Qr, Dan 5:10, זִי֫וֺהִי Dan 5:6; Dan 5:9.

Strong's Definition H2122
countenance, brightness
zîw
(figuratively) cheerfulness
  • brightness, splendor
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Word Parts
יְת֣וּב
יְת֣וּב
Root word returned, answer, answered, restored
Dictionary form: תּוּב · toob
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Vqi3ms
Verb — Peal, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine singular simple action (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Qal not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"
יְתוּב Speech Verb Stem Peal Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: returned
returned ×3 answered ×1 be restored ×1 they returned ×1 they returned answer ×1 to answer ×1
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return — Most general sense; going back to a place or state.
answer — Use when responding to a question or message.
reply — Slightly more conversational than 'answer'.
respond — Neutral; suits formal or diplomatic contexts.
restore — Use when something is returned to its former condition.
bring back — Emphasizes physical or tangible return of something.
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BDB9995 H7725 H8421

BDB9994 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9996

תּוּב verb return (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew שׁוּב); —

Pe`al Imperfect 3 masculine singular יְתוּב, with עַל person, of brightness (זִיו) of face Dan 4:33 b, of knowledge v.Dan 4:31 v.Dan 4:33 a. Haph`el Perfect 3 masculine singular הֲתִיב Dan 2:14 3 masculine plural suffix הֲתִיבוּנָא Ezra 5:11 Imperfect 3 masculine plural יַהֲתִיבוּן Ezra 6:5, יְתִיבוּן (K§ 33, 2) Ezra 5:5 Infinitive suffix לַהֲתָבוּתָח Dan 3:16 —
1. restore, accusative of thing Ezra 6:5.
2. return (accusative of answer, etc.) Ezra 5:5; Ezra 5:11; Dan 3:16 (suffix Persian), ׳עֵטָא וּטְעֵם הֲת Dan 2:14.

Strong's Definition H8421
returned, answer, answered, restored
tûb
specifically (transitive and ellip.) to reply
  • to return, come back
    • (P'al) to return, come back
      • "(Aphel)
      • to restore, give back, answer
        • "to return
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Word Parts
עֲלַ ֔י
עֲלַ
Preposition upon, unto, over, in, against, …
֔י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: עַל · al
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar R/Sp1cs
Preposition
עֲלַ Speech Preposition
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: unto me
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'.
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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.

Strong's Definition H5922
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)
Variations 14 forms of this word
Translations 41 English renderings
Word Parts
וְ לִ ֕י
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
לִ
Preposition to, for
֕י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/R/Sp1cs
Preposition
וְ Speech Conjunction
לִ Speech Preposition
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
it ×144 him ×95 them ×83 thee ×59 me ×53 unto him ×35 you ×28 he ×22
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הַדָּֽבְרַ ֥י
הַדָּֽבְרַ
Root word counsellers
֥י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: הַדָּבָר · hahd-daw-BAWR
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncmpc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, masculine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word
הַדָּֽבְרַ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Plural State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: and my counsellers
and my counsellers ×1 counsellers ×1 the counsellers ×1 unto his counsellers ×1
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advisor — Broad, modern term; fits most contexts well.
counselor — Modernized KJV form; retains formal advisory nuance.
minister — Emphasizes official government or court role.
consultant — Highlights expert advisory function; slightly contemporary.
court official — Useful when royal/administrative setting is explicit.
aide — Informal; suits contexts stressing close personal assistance.
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BDB9466 H1907 H1411

BDB9465 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9467

[הַדָּבַר] noun masculine counsellor, minister (Persian loan-word; original form and meaning dubious, compare AndrM 60* MeyEntst. J. 23 DrDan 3:24); — plural emphatic הַדָּֽבְרַיָּא Dan 6:8 construct הַדָּֽבְרֵי Dan 3:27 suffix הַדָּֽבְרַי Dan 4:33, ר֫וֺהִי- Dan 3:24. — see גְּדָֽבְרַיָּא.

Strong's Definition H1907
counsellers
haddābār
a vizier
  • counsellor, minister
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
Counsellors of Babylon
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וְ רַבְרְבָנַ ֖י
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
רַבְרְבָנַ
Root word lords, princes
֖י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: רַבְרְבָן · rahb-reh-BAWN
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/Ncmsc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word
וְ Speech Conjunction
רַבְרְבָנַ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: and my lords
and his lords ×2 and his princes ×2 of his lords ×2 and my lords ×1 and thy lords ×1
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noble — Broad, formal term for high-ranking court figures.
lord — Classic rendering modernized; suits royal court contexts.
prince — Emphasizes hereditary or elevated rank within a court.
grandee — Highlights elite social status; vivid but slightly literary.
dignitary — Neutral, modern; good for non-specialist audiences.
courtier — Stresses royal court setting; use when context is a palace.
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BDB9882 H7261

BDB9881 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9883

[רַבְרְבָן] noun masculine lord, noble (compare ᵑ7, Syriac); — plural suffix רַבְרְבָנַי Dan 4:33 my lords (of Nebuchadnezzar); נ֫וֺהִי- (of Belshazzar) Dan 5:1; Dan 5:2; Dan 5:3; Dan 5:9; Dan 5:10, of Darius Dan 6:18 ניך- Kt, נָח- Qr (K§ 53, Anm. b)) of Belshazzar v.Dan 6:23.

Strong's Definition H7261
lords, princes
rabrĕbān
a magnate
  • lord, noble
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
Lords/Princes of Babylon and Persia
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יְבַע֑וֹן
יְבַע֑וֹן
Root word ask, desired, sought, maketh, praying, …
Dictionary form: בְּעָא · beh-AW
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Vpi3mp
Verb — Pael, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine plural intensive (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Piel not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"
יְבַעוֹן Speech Verb Stem Pael Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Plural
In English
In the KJV here: sought
shall ask ×2 and asked ×1 and desired ×1 and they sought ×1 but maketh ×1 praying ×1 requested ×1 sought ×1
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ask — Broadest, most natural fit for direct requests.
seek — Prefer when the sense implies searching or pursuing.
request — Slightly more formal; fits petitions to authority figures.
pray — Use when the context is explicitly devotional or petitionary prayer.
desire — Emphasizes inner longing rather than outward action.
implore — Strong register; use for urgent or desperate entreaty.
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BDB9381 H1156 H1158

BDB9380 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9382

בְּעָא verb ask, seek, only Daniel (Biblical Hebrew בעה (rare)); —

Pe`al Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ב Dan 2:16; Dan 2:49 3 masculine plural בְּעוֺ vDan 2:13 1 plural בְּעֵ֫ינָא vDan 2:23 Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִבְעֵא Dan 6:8; Dan 6:13 1 singular אֶבְעֵאֿ Dan 7:16 Infinitive לְמִבְעֵא Dan 2:18 Participle בָּעֵא Dan 6:12; Dan 6:14, plural בָּעַ֫יִן v.Dan 6:5 —
1. ask, request, with מִן person Dan 2:16 (object clause with דִּי), vDan 2:49; Dan 7:16 (+ accusative of thing); ask of God Dan 2:23 (+ id.), of God or man Dan 6:8 (+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb), v.Dan 6:13 with מִןקֳֿדָם of God Dan 2:18 (accusative of thing); = pray, ׳וּמִתְחַנֵּקֳדָם א ׳ב Dan 6:12, ׳ב v.Dan 6:14.
2. seek, accusative of person Dan 2:13, accusative of thing Dan 6:5. Pa`el Imperfect 3 masculine plural יְבַעוֺן (K§ 47, 3); Mon the passage conjecture יִבְעוֺן) Dan 4:33 resort (for favours) to, ל person

Strong's Definition H1156
ask, desired, sought, maketh, praying, …
bĕʿāʾ
to seek or ask
  • to ask, seek, request, desire, pray, make petition
    • (P'al)
      • to ask, request
        • "to seek (for favor)
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Word Parts
וְ עַל
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
עַל
Preposition upon, unto, over, in, against, …
Dictionary form: עַל · al
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/R
Preposition
וְ Speech Conjunction
עַל Speech Preposition
In English
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'.
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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.

Strong's Definition H5922
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)
Variations 14 forms of this word
Translations 41 English renderings
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Word Parts
מַלְכוּתִ ֣י
מַלְכוּתִ
Root word kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
֣י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Dictionary form: מַלְכוּ · mahl-KOO
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncfsc/Sp1cs
Noun — Common, feminine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word
מַלְכוּתִ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Singular State Construct
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: my kingdom
the kingdom ×10 in the kingdom ×7 kingdom ×7 and his kingdom ×3 of the kingdom ×3 thy kingdom ×3 a kingdom ×2 and the kingdom ×2
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kingdom — Most common rendering; use for territorial/political sense.
reign — Emphasizes the act or period of ruling.
realm — Highlights the domain or sphere of a ruler's authority.
sovereignty — Abstract sense; stresses supreme power or dominion.
royal power — Emphasizes the kingly authority itself, not territory.
rule — Concise; suits contexts focused on governing activity.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9664 H4437

BDB9663 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9665

מַלְכוּ noun feminine royalty, reign, kingdom; — absolute ׳מ Dan 2:39 +; construct מַלְכוּת Ezra 4:24 +; emphatic תָא- Dan 2:37 +, תָה- Dan 2:44 suffix תִי- Dan 4:15 +, הֵתּ- Dan 3:33 +, תָךְ- Dan 4:23 +; plural construct מַלְכְוָת Dan 7:27 emphatic וָתָא- Dan 2:44; Dan 7:23 —

1. royalty, kingship, kingly authority: Dan 4:23; Dan 4:28; Dan 4:33 ׳הֵיכַל מ v.Dan 4:26, ׳בֵּית מ v.Dan 4:27, כָּרְסֵא Dan 5:20.
2. organized (world-) kingdom: Dan 2:39 (twice in verse); Dan 2:40; Dan 2:41; Dan 2:42; Dan 2:44; Dan 7:23 (twice in verse); Dan 7:24; Dan 7:27 אֲנָשָׁא ׳מ Dan 4:14; Dan 4:22; Dan 4:29; Dan 5:21 of specific kings Dan 2:37; Dan 5:18; Dan 5:28; Dan 6:1 of God Dan 3:33; Dan 7:27 (both עָלַם ׳מ), Dan 2:44 (twice in verse); Dan 3:33; Dan 4:31; Dan 6:27; Dan 7:27 of Messiah Dan 7:14 (twice in verse); of saints Dan 7:18 (twice in verse); Dan 7:22; Dan 7:27.
3. realm (territorial) Dan 4:15; Dan 4:33b; Dan 5:7; Dan 5:11; Dan 5:16; Dan 5:29; Dan 6:2 (twice in verse); Dan 6:4; Dan 6:8; Dan 6:27; Ezra 7:13; Ezra 7:23 metonymy Ezra 6:5 = administration of realm.
4. reign, time of reigning Dan 5:26; Dan 6:29 (twice in verse); Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:15.

Strong's Definition H4437
kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
malkû
dominion (abstractly or concretely)
  • royalty, reign, kingdom
    • royalty, kingship, kingly authority
      • "kingdom"realm (of territory)"reign (of time)
Variations 21 forms of this word
Translations 25 English renderings
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Word Parts
הָתְקְנַ֔ת
הָתְקְנַ֔ת
Root word established
Dictionary form: תְּקַן · teh-KAHN
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar VHp3fs
Verb — Hophal, Perfect (Qatal), third person feminine singular causative passive — "he was made to do" completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "she (or it)"
הָתְקְנַת Speech Verb Stem Hophal Type Perfect (Qatal) Person Third Person Gender Feminine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: unto me and i was established
unto me and i was established ×1
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establish — Most direct modern equivalent; widely understood.
restore — Emphasizes return to a prior proper state or order.
set right — Informal; good for contexts of correction or repair.
be confirmed — Highlights formal recognition or validation of a state.
be reinstated — Suits contexts of recovering a lost position or status.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB10014 H8626 H8627

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[תְּקַן] verb be in order (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew (late)); —

Hoph`al Perfect 1 singular הָתְקְנֵת (WCG 225) Dan 4:33 I was established, עַל of kingdom.

Strong's Definition H8627
established
tĕqan
to straighten up, i.e., confirm
  • to be in order
    • (Hophal) to be established, be reestablished, confirm
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Word Parts
וּ רְב֥וּ
וּ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
רְב֥וּ
Root word majesty, greatness
Dictionary form: רְבוּ · reh-BOO
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/Ncfsa
Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state
וּ Speech Conjunction
רְבוּ Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Singular State Absolute
In English
In the KJV here: majesty
and majesty ×1 and the greatness ×1 for thy greatness ×1 majesty ×1 the majesty ×1
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majesty — Best for royal or divine grandeur contexts.
greatness — Emphasizes scale or magnitude of power.
splendor — Highlights visual, glorious aspect of the quality.
grandeur — Conveys impressive dignity; good for poetic prose.
magnificence — Stronger register; suits formal or liturgical passages.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB9884 H7238

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רְבוּ noun feminine greatness (ᵑ7 Syriac); — absolute ׳ר Dan 4:33, emphatic רְבוּתָא Dan 5:18 +, suffix תָךְ- Dan 4:19 — greatness of king Dan 4:19; Dan 4:33; Dan 5:18; Dan 5:19 of kingdom Dan 7:27.

Strong's Definition H7238
majesty, greatness
rĕbû
increase (of dignity)
  • greatness
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Word Parts
יַתִּירָ֖ה
יַתִּירָ֖ה
Root word excellent, exceeding, exceedingly
Dictionary form: יַתִּיר · yaht-TEER
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Aafsa
Adjective — feminine singular, absolute state
יַתִּירָה Speech Adjective Type Adjective Gender Feminine Number Singular State Absolute
In English
In the KJV here: and excellent
an excellent ×2 and excellent ×2 exceeding ×1 exceedingly ×1 the others exceeding ×1 was excellent ×1
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exceptional — Broad modern adjective; fits most contexts well.
outstanding — Emphasizes standing above others; vivid and natural.
surpassing — Highlights degree of excess; good for comparative contexts.
extraordinary — Stronger register; suits grand or solemn descriptions.
exceedingly — Adverbial use; retain when modifying another adjective.
supreme — Stresses unrivaled quality; use for superlative emphasis.
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BDB9602 H3493 H3498

BDB9601 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9603

יַתִּיר adjective pre-eminent, surpassing (see Biblical Hebrew יתר); — masculine singular absolute ׳י Dan 2:31 feminine singular יַתִּירָא Dan 6:4, usually הָ֯ Dan 4:33; Dan 5:12; Dan 5:14 as adverb exceedingly Dan 3:22; Dan 7:7; Dan 7:19 (compare יתיר מתבריך EutSin. 498 which Lzb401 reads יתירית בריך).

Strong's Definition H3493
excellent, exceeding, exceedingly
yattîr
preeminent; as an adverb, very
  • (adj) pre-eminent, surpassing, extreme, extraordinary
    • "(adv) exceedingly, extremely
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Word Parts
ה֥וּסְפַת
ה֥וּסְפַת
Root word added
Dictionary form: יְסַף · yeh-SAHP
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar VHp3fs
Verb — Hophal, Perfect (Qatal), third person feminine singular causative passive — "he was made to do" completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "she (or it)"
הוּסְפַת Speech Verb Stem Hophal Type Perfect (Qatal) Person Third Person Gender Feminine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: was added unto me
was added unto me ×1
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add — General-purpose; fits most contexts naturally.
increase — Emphasizes growth or augmentation in quantity.
append — Prefer when adding to an existing sequence or list.
supplement — Suggests adding something extra to what already exists.
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BDB9583 H3254 H3255

BDB9582 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9584

[יְסַף] verb add (see Biblical Hebrew); —

Hoph`al (WGG 225) Perfect 3 feminine singular הוּסֲפַת (K§§ 15 d): 17, 1; 43, 1. Beisp. c)) Dan 4:33 was added, ל person

Strong's Definition H3255
added
yĕsap
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
  • to add
    • (Hophal) to be added
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
Word Parts
לִֽ י
לִֽ
Preposition to, for
י
Suffix — pronoun my / me
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar R/Sp1cs
Preposition
לִֽ Speech Preposition
י Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person First Person Number Singular
In English
it ×144 him ×95 them ×83 thee ×59 me ×53 unto him ×35 you ×28 he ×22
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