Lexicon haddabar: The word, the matter, the thing Original Word: הַדָּבָר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance counselor (Aramaic) probably of foreign origin; a vizier -- counsellor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition counselor, minister NASB Translation counselors (1), high officials (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [הַדָּבַר] noun masculine counsellor, minister (Persian loan-word; original form and meaning dubious, compare AndrM 60* MeyEntst. J. 23 DrDaniel 3:24); — plural emphatic הַדָּֽבְרַיָּא Daniel 6:8; construct הַדָּֽבְרֵי Daniel 3:27; suffix הַדָּֽבְרַי Daniel 4:33, ר֫וֺהִי- Daniel 3:24. — see גְּדָֽבְרַיָּא. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root דָּבַר (dāḇar), which is related to the Hebrew דָּבָר (dāḇār), meaning "word" or "matter."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1413: δορυφόρος (doryphoros) • A term used to describe a bodyguard or attendant, often in a royal context, reflecting a position of trust and proximity to power. Usage: The term is used in the context of ancient Near Eastern governance, particularly in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, to denote a position of significant authority and responsibility within a royal court. Context: The term הַדָּבָר (haddāḇār) appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It refers to a high-ranking official or vizier, a role that involves advising the king and managing state affairs. This position is akin to that of a prime minister or chief counselor, reflecting the hierarchical structure of ancient Near Eastern courts. The vizier was often entrusted with significant administrative duties and wielded considerable influence over the kingdom's political and economic matters. In the book of Daniel, the role of such officials is highlighted in the narratives that describe the interactions between Daniel and the Babylonian and Persian courts, illustrating the importance of wise and faithful counsel in governance. Forms and Transliterations הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣א הדברי הדבריא וְהַדָּבְרֵ֣י והדברי לְהַדָּֽבְר֗וֹהִי להדברוהי had·dā·ḇə·ray had·dā·ḇə·ray·yā haddāḇəray haddāḇərayyā haddaveRai haddaveraiYa lə·had·dā·ḇə·rō·w·hî ləhaddāḇərōwhî lehaddaveRohi vehaddaveRei wə·had·dā·ḇə·rê wəhaddāḇərêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:24 HEB: עָנֵ֨ה וְאָמַ֜ר לְהַדָּֽבְר֗וֹהִי הֲלָא֩ גֻבְרִ֨ין NAS: he said to his high officials, Was it not three KJV: and said unto his counsellors, Did not INT: spake said to his high did not men Daniel 3:27 Daniel 4:36 Daniel 6:7 4 Occurrences |
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