Daniel 11:43

Authorized King James Version

But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמָשַׁ֗ל
But he shall have power
to rule
#2
בְּמִכְמַנֵּי֙
over the treasures
treasure (as hidden)
#3
הַזָּהָ֣ב
of gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#4
וְהַכֶּ֔סֶף
and of silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#5
וּבְכֹ֖ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
חֲמֻד֣וֹת
and over all the precious
delight
#7
מִצְרָ֑יִם
things of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#8
וְלֻבִ֥ים
and the Libyans
a libyan or inhabitant of interior africa (only in plural)
#9
וְכֻשִׁ֖ים
and the Ethiopians
a cushite, or descendant of cush
#10
בְּמִצְעָדָֽיו׃
shall be at his steps
a step; figuratively, companionship

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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