Lexical Summary netal: lifted, raised Original Word: נטל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take up (Aramaic) corresponding to natal; to raise -- take up. see HEBREW natal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to natal Definition to lift NASB Translation lifted (1), raised (1). Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Hebrew 5191 conveys the action of lifting, taking up, or bearing away. Both canonical uses appear in the Aramaic portions of Daniel, each time marking a decisive divine intervention in human affairs. Textual occurrences 1. Daniel 4:34 – “But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my reason returned to me”. Contextual analysis Daniel 4 narrates the humbling of Nebuchadnezzar. The king’s act of lifting his eyes heavenward is matched by God’s restoration of sanity, underscoring that true elevation springs from acknowledging the Most High. In Daniel 7 the verb describes the symbolic elevation of a beast in a prophetic vision. The creature’s forced lifting signifies the displacement and reshaping of earthly power at God’s command. Symbolic resonance • Divine sovereignty: God alone “raises up and brings down” (compare Psalm 75:7). Doctrinal reflections The verb’s sparse but strategic placement magnifies its theological weight. It portrays God as the prime Mover who elevates or removes rulers, highlighting both His justice and mercy. The consistency between narrative history (Daniel 4) and apocalyptic vision (Daniel 7) reinforces a unified biblical message: the kingdoms of this world are subject to the King of Heaven. Historical background Aramaic served as the lingua franca of the Neo-Babylonian and Persian courts. Daniel’s choice of Aramaic vocabulary roots the message in the political milieu of the exile, addressing Gentile powers in their own tongue while simultaneously instructing the covenant community. Pastoral and homiletical considerations • Humility before God leads to exaltation (1 Peter 5:6). Life application Lift the eyes of faith above present circumstances; God still “takes up” the humble and overrules the proud. Personal repentance, corporate worship, and missional engagement flow naturally from recognizing the Lord who alone can restore sanity to rulers and redirect nations toward His redemptive purposes. Forms and Transliterations וּנְטִ֣ילַת ונטילת נִטְלֵ֗ת נטלת niṭ·lêṯ nitLet niṭlêṯ ū·nə·ṭî·laṯ uneTilat ūnəṭîlaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:34 HEB: עַיְנַ֣י ׀ לִשְׁמַיָּ֣א נִטְלֵ֗ת וּמַנְדְּעִי֙ עֲלַ֣י NAS: I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes KJV: Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes INT: my eyes heaven raised and my reason me Daniel 7:4 2 Occurrences |
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