Daniel 11:8

Authorized King James Version

And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the north.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַ֣ם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

אֱֽלֹהֵיהֶ֡ם

H430

their gods

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

נְסִֽכֵיהֶם֩

H5257

with their princes

properly, something poured out, i.e., a libation; by implication, a prince (as anointed)

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

כְּלֵ֨י

H3627

vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

חֶמְדָּתָ֜ם

H2532

and with their precious

delight

כֶּ֧סֶף

H3701

of silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וְזָהָ֛ב

H2091

and of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

#10

בַּשְּׁבִ֖י

H7628

captives

exiled; captured; as noun, exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively); by extension, booty

#11

יָבִ֣א

H935

And shall also carry

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#12

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

into Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#13

וְהוּא֙

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#14

שָׁנִ֣ים

H8141

more years

a year (as a revolution of time)

#15

יַעֲמֹ֔ד

H5975

and he shall continue

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

#16

מִמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

than the king

a king

#17

הַצָּפֽוֹן׃

H6828

of the north

properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Daniel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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