Daniel 7:18

וִֽיקַבְּלוּן֙ מַלְכוּתָ֔א קַדִּישֵׁ֖י עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין וְיַחְסְנ֤וּן מַלְכוּתָא֙ עַֽד עָ֣לְמָ֔א וְעַ֖ד עָלַ֥ם עָלְמַיָּֽא
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

וִֽ יקַבְּלוּן֙
וִֽ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
יקַבְּלוּן֙
Root word receive, take, took
Dictionary form: קְבַל · keh-BAHL

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"

In the KJV here: shall take
shall take ×1 thereof ye shall receive ×1 took ×1
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receive — Standard, broadly applicable; fits most contexts naturally.
take — More active/physical; good when an object is grasped.
accept — Implies willing reception; suits gifts or decrees.
obtain — Emphasizes gaining possession; formal register.
acquire — Stresses coming into ownership; slightly legal tone.

BDB9848 H6901 H6902

BDB9847 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9849

קַבֵּל verb denominative Pa`el receive (Biblical Hebrew (late), (q. v.; ᵑ7 Syriac: properly come in front of, come to meet, compare German entgegennehmen); — Perfect 3 masculine singular קַבֵּל Dan 6:1 Imperfect 2 masculine plural תְּקַבְּלוּן ye shall receive Dan 2:6, 3 masculine plural וִיקַבְּלוּן Dan 7:18 all with accusative of thing.

receive, take, took
qĕbal
to acquire
  • (Pael) to receive

מַלְכוּתָ ֔א
מַלְכוּתָ
Root word kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
֔א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: מַלְכוּ · mahl-KOO

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

In the KJV here: the 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.

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.

kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
malkû
dominion (abstractly or concretely)
  • royalty, reign, kingdom
    • royalty, kingship, kingly authority
      • "kingdom"realm (of territory)"reign (of time)

קַדִּישֵׁ֖י
קַדִּישֵׁ֖י
Root word saints, holy, one, ones
Dictionary form: קַדִּישׁ · kahd-DEESH

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

In the KJV here: but the saints
of the holy ×4 and an holy one ×2 the saints ×2 but the saints ×1 of the holy ones ×1 of the saints ×1 that the saints ×1 to the saints ×1
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holy one — Singular; suited for divine or angelic beings.
holy ones — Plural; angels or heavenly beings in Daniel.
sacred being — Broader register; avoids potentially churchy 'holy.'
consecrated one — Emphasizes set-apart, dedicated status.
saint — Familiar but carries later Christian connotations; use carefully.
divine being — Highlights heavenly, supernatural character of the referent.

BDB7323 H6918 H6922

BDB7322 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7324

קָדוֺשׁ adjective sacred, holy; — absolute ׳ק Exod 19:6 +; קָדשׁ Exod 29:31 +; construct קְדוֺשׁ Isa 1:4 +; קְדשׁ Isa 49:7 + 2 t.; suffix קְדשִׁי Hab 1:12 קְדוֺשׁוֺ Isa 10:17; Isa 49:7 קְדוֺשְׁכֶם Isa 43:15 plural קְדוֺשִׁים Hos 12:1 + 2 t., קְדשׁים Lev 11:44 + 16 t.; suffix קְדשָׁיו Deut 33:3; Ps 34:10, קְדשָׁו֯ Job 15:15 —

1. of God, as separate, apart, and so sacred, holy:
  a. exalted on theophanic throne Isa 6:3 (3 t. in verse), Ps 22:4 heavenly throne Isa 57:15 in victory Isa 5:16; 1Sam 2:2; Ps 99:3 (|| נוֺרָא), vPs 99:5 vPs 99:9 וְנוֺרָא ׳ק שְׁמוֺ Ps 111:9.
  b. separate from human infirmity, impurity, and sin: Josh 24:19 (E), 1Sam 6:20; Hab 1:12 קדושׁ אני ׳כ Lev 11:44; Lev 11:45; Lev 19:2; Lev 20:26; Lev 21:8 (H); קדושׁ בְּקִרְבְּךָ Hos 11:9 בישׂראל ׳ק Ezek 39:7.
  c. קְדוֺשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל = divine name (originating from trisagion, Isa 6:3) Isa 1:4; Isa 5:19; Isa 5:24; Isa 10:20; Isa 12:6; Isa 17:7; Isa 29:19; Isa 30:11; Isa 30:12; Isa 30:15; Isa 31:1 Is :2; Isa 41:14; Isa 41:16; Isa 41:20; Isa 43:3; Isa 43:14; Isa 45:11; Isa 47:4; Isa 48:17; Isa 49:7; Isa 54:5; Isa 55:5; Isa 60:9; Isa 60:14 elsewhere only 2Kgs 19:22 = Isa 37:23; Jer 50:29; Jer 51:5; Ps 71:22; Ps 78:41; Ps 89:19 יעקב ׳ק Isa 29:23, קְדוֺשׁוֺ Isa 10:17; Isa 49:7, קְדוֺשְׁכֶם Isa 43:15 קָדוֺשׁ Isa 40:25; Hab 3:3; Job 6:10, plural intensive שׁים (ו) קד Hos 12:1; Prov 9:10; Prov 30:3.
2. a. of place, sacred, holy, chambers of priests Ezek 42:13, camp of Israel Deut 23:15, + מָרוֺם of heaven Isa 57:15 (but of ׳י Du Ry, and [reading ׳בְּק as holy, ב essent.] Klo Che Marti); in following (often defective) pointing dubious, read probably קֹדֶשׁ 2: ׳ ם ק (ו)מק of the court of tabernacle, Exod 29:31; Lev 6:9; Lev 6:19; Lev 6:20; Lev 7:6; Lev 10:13; Lev 16:24; Lev 24:9 (P), of Jerusalem Eccl 8:10 מִשְׁכְּנֵי ׳ק עליון Ps 46:5 הֵיכָלָ֑ךָ ׳ק Ps 65:5.
  b. persons: priests Lev 21:7; Lev 21:8; Num 16:5; Num 16:7 (P), Aaron Ps 106:16, Levites 2Chr 35:3, prophet 2Kgs 4:9, Nazirite Num 6:5; Num 6:8 (P), Israel ׳גּוֺי ק Exod 19:6 (E), ׳עם ק Deut 7:6; Deut 14:2; Deut 14:21; Deut 26:19; Deut 28:9 כָּלהָֿעֵדָה Num 16:3 (P); remnant in Jerusalem Isa 4:3 קדשׁים sacred Lev 11:44; Lev 11:45; Lev 19:2; Lev 20:7; Lev 20:26; Lev 21:6; Num 15:40 קדשׁים sacred ones, saints Deut 33:3 (song), Ps 16:3; Ps 34:10; Dan 8:24.
  c. angels, Ps 89:6; Ps 89:8; Job 5:1; Job 15:15; Zech 14:5; Dan 8:13 (twice in verse).
  d. מים קדשׁים Num 5:17 holy water.
  e. time (׳לי) ׳הַיּוֺם ק Neh 8:9; Neh 8:10; Neh 8:11 ׳קְדוֺשׁ י Isa 58:13, of Sabbath. — (compare Biblical Aramaic קַדִּישׁ).

BDB9853 H6922

BDB9852 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9854

קַדִּישׁ adjective holy; — absolute ׳ק Dan 4:10; Dan 4:20 plural שִׁין- Dan 4:5 +, construct שֵׁי- Dan 7:18 +; — gods Dan 4:5; Dan 4:6; Dan 4:15; Dan 5:11 as substantive, of angels Dan 4:10; Dan 4:14; Dan 4:20 of Israel (as holy ones, saints) Dan 7:21; Dan 7:22, קַדִּישֵׁי עֶלְיוֺנִין saints of the Most High vDan 7:18 vDan 7:22 vDan 7:25 vDan 7:27.

saints, holy, one, ones
qaddîš
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
  • holy, separate
    • "an angels, a saint

עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין
Root word high
Dictionary form: עֶלְיוֹן · el-YONE

Adjective — masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: of the most high
of the most high ×4
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Most High — Standard title for God; best in theological/divine contexts.
highest — Superlative adjective; suits non-divine or comparative uses.
supreme — Emphasizes unrivaled authority or rank.
exalted — Conveys elevation and honor; fits poetic passages.
uppermost — Literal spatial sense; use for physical height or position.

BDB9766 H5945 H5946

BDB9765 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9767

[עֶלְיוֺן] adjective id. (Biblical Hebrew id.); — plural of God, קַדִּישֵׁי עֶלְיוֺנִין (double plural, Buhl, as sometimes Biblical Hebrew, Ges«GKC:124q»§ 124q Köii. 1. 438 f) Dan 7:18; Dan 7:22; Dan 7:25; Dan 7:27.

high
ʿelyôn
the Supreme
  • the Most High
    • of God

וְ יַחְסְנ֤וּן
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
יַחְסְנ֤וּן
Root word possess, possessed
Dictionary form: חֲסַן · huh-SAHN

Verb — Aphel, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine plural causative (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Hiphil not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"

In the KJV here: and possess
and possess ×1 possessed ×1
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possess — Broadest, most neutral modern equivalent.
own — Emphasizes legal or personal title to something.
take possession of — Highlights the act of acquiring control.
hold — Stresses ongoing retention rather than acquisition.
seize — Implies forceful or assertive claiming; stronger register.

BDB9536 H2631 H2630

BDB9535 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9537

[חֲסֵן] verb Haph`el take . . . possession of (Syriac be strong, overcome; ᵑ7 be strong, take possession of; Egyptian Aramaic Haph`el חחסן hold property S-CD 2+, compare Biblical Hebrew חסן); — Perfect 3 masculine plural הֶחֱסִ֫נ (K§ 38. 3 Kmpon the passage) Dan 7:22 Imperfect 3 masculine plural יַחְסְנוּן (K§ 38. 1 b)) vDan 7:18 (perhaps point סִנוּן-).

possess, possessed
ḥăsan
to hold in occupancy
  • (Aphel) to take possession of

מַלְכוּתָ א֙
מַלְכוּתָ
Root word kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
א֙
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: מַלְכוּ · mahl-KOO

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

In the KJV here: the 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
More options
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.

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.

kingdom, reign, realm, kingdoms, kingly
malkû
dominion (abstractly or concretely)
  • royalty, reign, kingdom
    • royalty, kingship, kingly authority
      • "kingdom"realm (of territory)"reign (of time)

עַֽד
עַֽד
Preposition till, to, until, unto, for, …
Dictionary form: עַד · ad

Preposition

In the KJV here: for
till ×8 and to ×3 for ×3 until ×3 to ×2 unto ×2 and ever ×1 but at ×1
More options
until — Most natural modern temporal boundary; broadest usage.
up to — Spatial or quantitative limit; informal and contemporary.
as far as — Prefer for spatial extent or geographical boundaries.
by the time — Idiomatic for temporal clauses with a future sense.
through — Inclusive endpoint; useful when 'until' feels too exclusive.
even to — Emphatic; stresses reaching an extreme or surprising limit.

BDB9752 H5705 H5704

BDB9751 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9753

עַד35 preposition and conjunction even to, until (Biblical Hebrew III. עַד; so ᵑ7, Syriac, Old Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, Egyptian Aramaic (Lzb336 S-CA 5 +)); —

1. preposition:
  a. of space, even to Dan 7:13 עַדכָּֿא vDan 7:28.
  b. of amount, up to Ezra 7:22 (4 t.).
  c. of time, until Dan 2:20; Dan 6:15; Dan 6:27; Dan 7:18 (twice in verse); Dan 7:26; Ezra 4:24; Ezra 5:16 וְעַדכְּֿעַן; = our against Ezra 6:15 (compare Biblical Hebrew, p. 724:a top); to (the end of) = during Dan 6:8 עַד יוֺמִין תְּלָתִין, v.Dan 6:13; Dan 7:12; Dan 7:25. On עַדאָֿחֳרָן Dan 4:5 see אָחֳרָן; and on עַדדִּֿבְרַת דִּי Dan 4:14 see [ דִּבְרָה].
2. conjunction:
  a. עַדדִּֿי until, followed by perfect (of past time) Dan 2:34; Dan 4:30; Dan 5:21; Dan 7:4; Dan 7:9; Dan 7:11; Dan 7:22 followed by imperfect (of future) Dan 2:9; Dan 4:20; Dan 4:22 (twice in verse); Dan 4:29. — Dan 6:25 ׳לָא מְטוֺ ֗֗֗ עַד דִּי שְׁלִטוּ וג up to the time that . . . , i.e. ere that.
  b. עַד alone, Ezra 4:21; Ezra 5:5.

till, to, until, unto, for, …
ʿad
until
  • (prep) even to, until, up to, during
    • "(conj) until, up to the time that, ere that

עָ֣לְמָ ֔א
עָ֣לְמָ
Root word ever, everlasting, old, never
֔א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: עָלַם · aw-LAHM

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

In the KJV here: ever
for ever ×8 is an everlasting ×4 ever ×3 old ×2 and ever ×1 shall never ×1
More options
eternal — Broad adjective; suits timeless, abstract contexts well.
everlasting — Modernized KJV form; emphasizes unending duration.
forever — Common adverbial use; best for phrases like 'forever and ever'.
age-old — Stresses ancient origin rather than future endlessness.
enduring — Softer register; highlights continuity over infinite time.
perpetual — Formal tone; fits legal or covenantal language.

BDB9773 H5957 H5769

BDB9772 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9774

עָלַם noun [masculine] perpetuity, antiquity (see Biblical Hebrew III> עלם, עוֺלָם); — ׳ע absolute Dan 3:33 +, construct Dan 7:18 emphatic עָֽלְמָא Dan 2:20 +; plural עָֽלְמִין Dan 2:4 +, emphatic עָֽלְמַיָּא Dan 2:44; Dan 7:18 — perpetuity in the future: ׳מַלְכוּת ע Dan 3:33; Dan 7:27, compare Dan 4:31; Dan 7:14 ׳ע as adverb for ever Dan 4:31 עַדעָֽֿלְמָא וְעַדעָֿלַם עָֽלְמַיָּא Dan 7:18 plural ׳לְע for ever Dan 2:4; Dan 2:44; Dan 2:44; Dan 3:9; Dan 5:10; Dan 6:7; Dan 6:22; Dan 6:27 antiquity, מִןיֿוֺמָת עָֽלְמָא Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:19 of limitless time both past and future: ׳וְעַדעֿ ׳מִןעֿ Dan 2:20.

ever, everlasting, old, never
ʿālam
remote time, i.e., the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever
  • perpetuity, antiquity, for ever

וְ עַ֖ד
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
עַ֖ד
Preposition till, to, until, unto, for, …
Dictionary form: עַד · ad

Preposition

In the KJV here: even for
till ×8 and to ×3 for ×3 until ×3 to ×2 unto ×2 and ever ×1 but at ×1
More options
until — Most natural modern temporal boundary; broadest usage.
up to — Spatial or quantitative limit; informal and contemporary.
as far as — Prefer for spatial extent or geographical boundaries.
by the time — Idiomatic for temporal clauses with a future sense.
through — Inclusive endpoint; useful when 'until' feels too exclusive.
even to — Emphatic; stresses reaching an extreme or surprising limit.

BDB9752 H5705 H5704

BDB9751 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9753

עַד35 preposition and conjunction even to, until (Biblical Hebrew III. עַד; so ᵑ7, Syriac, Old Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, Egyptian Aramaic (Lzb336 S-CA 5 +)); —

1. preposition:
  a. of space, even to Dan 7:13 עַדכָּֿא vDan 7:28.
  b. of amount, up to Ezra 7:22 (4 t.).
  c. of time, until Dan 2:20; Dan 6:15; Dan 6:27; Dan 7:18 (twice in verse); Dan 7:26; Ezra 4:24; Ezra 5:16 וְעַדכְּֿעַן; = our against Ezra 6:15 (compare Biblical Hebrew, p. 724:a top); to (the end of) = during Dan 6:8 עַד יוֺמִין תְּלָתִין, v.Dan 6:13; Dan 7:12; Dan 7:25. On עַדאָֿחֳרָן Dan 4:5 see אָחֳרָן; and on עַדדִּֿבְרַת דִּי Dan 4:14 see [ דִּבְרָה].
2. conjunction:
  a. עַדדִּֿי until, followed by perfect (of past time) Dan 2:34; Dan 4:30; Dan 5:21; Dan 7:4; Dan 7:9; Dan 7:11; Dan 7:22 followed by imperfect (of future) Dan 2:9; Dan 4:20; Dan 4:22 (twice in verse); Dan 4:29. — Dan 6:25 ׳לָא מְטוֺ ֗֗֗ עַד דִּי שְׁלִטוּ וג up to the time that . . . , i.e. ere that.
  b. עַד alone, Ezra 4:21; Ezra 5:5.

till, to, until, unto, for, …
ʿad
until
  • (prep) even to, until, up to, during
    • "(conj) until, up to the time that, ere that

עָלַ֥ם
עָלַ֥ם
Root word ever, everlasting, old, never
Dictionary form: עָלַם · aw-LAHM

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

In the KJV here: ever
for ever ×8 is an everlasting ×4 ever ×3 old ×2 and ever ×1 shall never ×1
More options
eternal — Broad adjective; suits timeless, abstract contexts well.
everlasting — Modernized KJV form; emphasizes unending duration.
forever — Common adverbial use; best for phrases like 'forever and ever'.
age-old — Stresses ancient origin rather than future endlessness.
enduring — Softer register; highlights continuity over infinite time.
perpetual — Formal tone; fits legal or covenantal language.

BDB9773 H5957 H5769

BDB9772 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9774

עָלַם noun [masculine] perpetuity, antiquity (see Biblical Hebrew III> עלם, עוֺלָם); — ׳ע absolute Dan 3:33 +, construct Dan 7:18 emphatic עָֽלְמָא Dan 2:20 +; plural עָֽלְמִין Dan 2:4 +, emphatic עָֽלְמַיָּא Dan 2:44; Dan 7:18 — perpetuity in the future: ׳מַלְכוּת ע Dan 3:33; Dan 7:27, compare Dan 4:31; Dan 7:14 ׳ע as adverb for ever Dan 4:31 עַדעָֽֿלְמָא וְעַדעָֿלַם עָֽלְמַיָּא Dan 7:18 plural ׳לְע for ever Dan 2:4; Dan 2:44; Dan 2:44; Dan 3:9; Dan 5:10; Dan 6:7; Dan 6:22; Dan 6:27 antiquity, מִןיֿוֺמָת עָֽלְמָא Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:19 of limitless time both past and future: ׳וְעַדעֿ ׳מִןעֿ Dan 2:20.

ever, everlasting, old, never
ʿālam
remote time, i.e., the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever
  • perpetuity, antiquity, for ever

עָלְמַיָּֽ א
עָלְמַיָּֽ
Root word ever, everlasting, old, never
א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: עָלַם · aw-LAHM

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

In the KJV here: and ever
for ever ×8 is an everlasting ×4 ever ×3 old ×2 and ever ×1 shall never ×1
More options
eternal — Broad adjective; suits timeless, abstract contexts well.
everlasting — Modernized KJV form; emphasizes unending duration.
forever — Common adverbial use; best for phrases like 'forever and ever'.
age-old — Stresses ancient origin rather than future endlessness.
enduring — Softer register; highlights continuity over infinite time.
perpetual — Formal tone; fits legal or covenantal language.

BDB9773 H5957 H5769

BDB9772 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9774

עָלַם noun [masculine] perpetuity, antiquity (see Biblical Hebrew III> עלם, עוֺלָם); — ׳ע absolute Dan 3:33 +, construct Dan 7:18 emphatic עָֽלְמָא Dan 2:20 +; plural עָֽלְמִין Dan 2:4 +, emphatic עָֽלְמַיָּא Dan 2:44; Dan 7:18 — perpetuity in the future: ׳מַלְכוּת ע Dan 3:33; Dan 7:27, compare Dan 4:31; Dan 7:14 ׳ע as adverb for ever Dan 4:31 עַדעָֽֿלְמָא וְעַדעָֿלַם עָֽלְמַיָּא Dan 7:18 plural ׳לְע for ever Dan 2:4; Dan 2:44; Dan 2:44; Dan 3:9; Dan 5:10; Dan 6:7; Dan 6:22; Dan 6:27 antiquity, מִןיֿוֺמָת עָֽלְמָא Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:19 of limitless time both past and future: ׳וְעַדעֿ ׳מִןעֿ Dan 2:20.

ever, everlasting, old, never
ʿālam
remote time, i.e., the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever
  • perpetuity, antiquity, for ever

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
וִֽיקַבְּלוּן֙ Pashta — a lesser break מַלְכוּתָ֔א Zaqef Qatan — a strong break קַדִּישֵׁ֖י Tipeha — a lesser break עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וְיַחְסְנ֤וּן מַלְכוּתָא֙ Pashta — a lesser break עַֽד עָ֣לְמָ֔א Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וְעַ֖ד Tipeha — a lesser break עָלַ֥ם עָלְמַיָּֽא Silluq — end of the verse

וִֽיקַבְּלוּן מַלְכוּתָא קַדִּישֵׁי עֶלְיוֹנִין וְיַחְסְנוּן מַלְכוּתָא עַֽד-עָלְמָא וְעַד עָלַם עָלְמַיָּֽא׃
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But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
Cross References

Daniel 7:27

וּמַלְכוּתָא וְשָׁלְטָנָא וּרְבוּתָא דִּי מַלְכְוָת תְּחוֹת כָּל-שְׁמַיָּא יְהִיבַת לְעַם קַדִּישֵׁי עֶלְיוֹנִין מַלְכוּתֵהּ מַלְכוּת עָלַם וְכֹל שָׁלְטָנַיָּא לֵהּ יִפְלְחוּן וְיִֽשְׁתַּמְּעֽוּן׃
27
And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Isaiah 60:12

כִּֽי-הַגּוֹי וְהַמַּמְלָכָה אֲשֶׁר לֹא-יַעַבְדוּךְ יֹאבֵדוּ וְהַגּוֹיִם חָרֹב יֶחֱרָֽבוּ׃
12
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

Revelation 5:10

καὶ ἐποίησας ἡμᾶς τῷ θεῷ ἡμῶν βασιλεῖς καὶ ἱερεῖς καὶ βασιλεύσομεν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς
10
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Revelation 20:4

Καὶ εἶδον θρόνους καὶ ἐκάθισαν ἐπ' αὐτούς καὶ κρίμα ἐδόθη αὐτοῖς καὶ τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν πεπελεκισμένων διὰ τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ καὶ διὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ οἵτινες οὐ προσεκύνησαν τῷ θηριῷ οὐτὲ τὴν εἰκόνα αὐτοῦ καὶ οὐκ ἔλαβον τὸ χάραγμα ἐπὶ τὸ μέτωπον αὐτῶν καὶ ἐπὶ τὴν χεῖρα αὐτῶν καὶ ἔζησαν καὶ ἐβασίλευσαν μετὰ Χριστοῦ τά χίλια ἔτη
4
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Revelation 2:26

καὶ ὁ νικῶν καὶ ὁ τηρῶν ἄχρι τέλους τὰ ἔργα μου δώσω αὐτῷ ἐξουσίαν ἐπὶ τῶν ἐθνῶν
26
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Daniel 7:22

עַד דִּֽי-אֲתָה עַתִּיק יֽוֹמַיָּא וְדִינָא יְהִב לְקַדִּישֵׁי עֶלְיוֹנִין וְזִמְנָא מְטָה וּמַלְכוּתָא הֶחֱסִנוּ קַדִּישִֽׁין׃
22
Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

2 Timothy 2:11

πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· εἰ γὰρ συναπεθάνομεν καὶ συζήσομεν·
11
It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also with live him:

Psalms 149:5

יַעְלְזוּ חֲסִידִים בְּכָבוֹד יְרַנְּנוּ עַל-מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃
5
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

Psalms 45:16

תַּחַת אֲבֹתֶיךָ יִהְיוּ בָנֶיךָ תְּשִׁיתֵמוֹ לְשָׂרִים בְּכָל-הָאָֽרֶץ׃
16
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

Ephesians 1:3

Εὐλογητὸς ὁ θεὸς καὶ πατὴρ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ὁ εὐλογήσας ἡμᾶς ἐν πάσῃ εὐλογίᾳ πνευματικῇ ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις Χριστῷ
3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Revelation 3:21

ὁ νικῶν δώσω αὐτῷ καθίσαι μετ' ἐμοῦ ἐν τῷ θρόνῳ μου ὡς κἀγὼ ἐνίκησα καὶ ἐκάθισα μετὰ τοῦ πατρός μου ἐν τῷ θρόνῳ αὐτοῦ
21
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

Ephesians 6:12

ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἡμῖν ἡ πάλη πρὸς αἷμα καὶ σάρκα ἀλλὰ πρὸς τὰς ἀρχάς πρὸς τὰς ἐξουσίας πρὸς τοὺς κοσμοκράτορας τοῦ σκότους τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου πρὸς τὰ πνευματικὰ τῆς πονηρίας ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις
12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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