Lexical Summary korse: Throne, seat Original Word: כָּרְסֵא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance throne (Aramaic) corresponding to kicce'; a throne -- throne. see HEBREW kicce' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to kisse Definition a throne NASB Translation throne (2), thrones (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּרְסֵא (K§§ 11, 4 b) c); 62) noun masculineDaniel 7:9 a throne; — construct ׳כ Daniel 5:20; suffix כָּרְסְיֵהּ Daniel 7:9b; plural absolute כָּרְסְוָן Daniel 7:9a. כסדי see כַּשְׂדָּי. Topical Lexicon Canonical Settingכָּרְסֵא appears only in the Aramaic portions of the Book of Daniel (Daniel 5:20; Daniel 7:9, twice). Each occurrence is strategic, highlighting the transfer or exercise of true sovereignty in world history. Daniel 5:20 – The Fallen Throne of Nebuchadnezzar In the account of the Babylonian king, the noun marks the moment when God strips a proud ruler of the “royal throne” he presumed to hold by his own might: “he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory” (Daniel 5:20). The verse underscores that no earthly throne is self-secured; God alone grants and removes authority (compare Romans 13:1). The word functions here as a reminder that human dominion is temporary and accountable to divine judgment. Daniel 7:9 – The Established Thrones of Heaven Daniel’s night vision twice employs כָּרְסֵא: 1. “thrones were set in place” – The plural hints at a heavenly council, anticipating the Son of Man who will share the rule (Daniel 7:13-14). The imagery parallels Ezekiel 1:26-28 and foreshadows Revelation 20:11. Fire indicates both glory and judgment; wheels suggest mobility, affirming that God’s rule extends beyond geographic or national borders. Symbolism and Theology • Sovereignty: The term embodies ultimate authority, whether usurped by men (Daniel 5) or rightfully held by God (Daniel 7). Christological Connections Daniel 7 sets the stage for the Son of Man receiving “dominion, glory, and kingship” (Daniel 7:14). Jesus applies this passage to Himself (Matthew 26:64). Hebrews 1:8 and Revelation 3:21 further affirm that the Messiah shares the Father’s throne, fulfilling the promise of an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 7:13; Luke 1:32-33). Practical Ministry Implications 1. Humility before God: Daniel 5 warns leaders, parents, pastors, and nations that pride invites divine discipline. Summary כָּרְסֵא in Daniel serves as a theological anchor: every human throne is provisional, but the throne of the Ancient of Days is eternal, righteous, and ultimately shared with the exalted Son of Man. Recognition of this truth fuels worship, humbles the proud, emboldens the persecuted, and propels the Church’s mission until the kingdoms of this world become “the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever” (Revelation 11:15). Forms and Transliterations כָּרְסְיֵהּ֙ כָּרְסֵ֣א כָרְסָוָן֙ כרסא כרסון כרסיה charesaVan ḵā·rə·sā·wān kā·rə·sê kā·rə·sə·yêh ḵārəsāwān kareSe kārəsê kareseYeh kārəsəyêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:20 HEB: הָנְחַת֙ מִן־ כָּרְסֵ֣א מַלְכוּתֵ֔הּ וִֽיקָרָ֖ה NAS: from his royal throne and [his] glory KJV: his kingly throne, and they took INT: was deposed from throne his royal and glory Daniel 7:9 Daniel 7:9 3 Occurrences |
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