Lexicon qeyam: Existence, subsistence, standing Original Word: קְיָם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance decree, statute (Aramaic) from quwm; an edict (as arising in law) -- decree, statute. see HEBREW quwm NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from qum Definition a statute NASB Translation statute (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְיָם noun [masculine] statute (Egyptian Aramaic קימיהם Cooke209); — absolute Daniel 6:16, construct V:8. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root קום (qum), meaning "to arise" or "to stand."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4714 (στρατεία, strateia): While not a direct translation, this Greek term refers to a campaign or expedition, often used in a military context. The connection lies in the authoritative nature of both terms, as στρατεία can imply a command or directive issued by a leader, similar to how קְיָם represents an official decree. Usage: The term קְיָם is used in the context of official decrees or edicts, particularly those issued by a ruling authority. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Esther. Context: • The term קְיָם is found in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Esther. It is used to describe the formal decrees issued by the Persian king. In Esther 4:8, Mordecai provides Esther with a copy of the written decree (קְיָם) that had been issued for the destruction of the Jews, urging her to approach the king and plead for her people. The use of קְיָם in this context underscores the authority and irrevocability of royal edicts in the Persian Empire. The term highlights the gravity and official nature of such decrees, which were often sealed with the king's signet ring, making them binding and unchangeable. Forms and Transliterations וּקְיָ֛ם וקים קְיָם֙ קים keYam qə·yām qəyām ū·qə·yām ukeYam ūqəyāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:7 HEB: וּפַחֲוָתָ֔א לְקַיָּמָ֤ה קְיָם֙ מַלְכָּ֔א וּלְתַקָּפָ֖ה NAS: should establish a statute and enforce KJV: a royal statute, and to make a firm INT: and the governors establish A statute the king and enforce Daniel 6:15 2 Occurrences |
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