Daniel 6:26

Authorized King James Version

I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

Word-by-Word Analysis

מִן

H4481

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of

קֳדָמַי֮

H6925

before

שִׂ֣ים

H7761

make

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

טְעֵם֒

H2942

a decree

properly, flavor; figuratively, judgment (both subjective and objective); hence, account (both subjectively and objectively)

דִּ֣י׀

H1768

that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of

בְּכָל

H3606

That in every

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ

H7985

and his dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

וּמַלְכוּתֵהּ֙

H4437

and his kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

לֶהֱוֺ֤ן

H1934

men tremble

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially in connection with other words)

#10

זָאְעִין֙

H2112

to shake (with fear)

#11

וְדָ֣חֲלִ֔ין

H1763

and fear

to slink, i.e., (by implication) to fear, or (causatively) be formidable

#12

מִן

H4481

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of

#13

קֳדָ֖ם

H6925

before

#14

אֱלָהָ֣א

H426

God

god

#15

דִּי

H1768

that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of

#16

דָֽנִיֵּ֑אל

H1841

of Daniel

danijel, the hebrew prophet

#17

דִּי

H1768

that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of

#18

ה֣וּא׀

H1932

he (she or it); self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are

#19

אֱלָהָ֣א

H426

God

god

#20

חַיָּ֗א

H2417

for he is the living

alive; also (as noun in plural) life

#21

וְקַיָּם֙

H7011

and stedfast

permanent (as rising firmly)

#22

לְעָ֣לְמִ֔ין

H5957

for ever

remote time, i.e., the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever

#23

וּמַלְכוּתֵהּ֙

H4437

and his kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

#24

דִּֽי

H1768

that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of

#25

לָ֣א

H3809

that which shall not

no, not

#26

תִתְחַבַּ֔ל

H2255

be destroyed

to ruin

#27

וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ

H7985

and his dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

#28

עַד

H5705

shall be even unto

until

#29

סוֹפָֽא׃

H5491

the end

a termination

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Daniel. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on kingdom address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?

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