Daniel 7:14

Authorized King James Version

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֵ֨הּ

יְהִ֤ב

H3052

And there was given

to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come

שָׁלְטָ֤ן

H7985

dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

וִיקָ֣ר

H3367

and glory

value, i.e., (concretely) wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity

וּמַלְכוּתֵ֖הּ

H4437

and a kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

וְכֹ֣ל

H3606

that all

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

עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א

H5972

people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

אֻמַיָּ֛א

H524

nations

a collection, i.e., community of persons

וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֖א

H3961

and languages

speech, i.e., a nation

#10

לֵ֣הּ

#11

יִפְלְח֑וּן

H6399

should serve

to serve or worship

#12

שָׁלְטָ֤ן

H7985

dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

#13

שָׁלְטָ֤ן

H7985

dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

#14

עָלַם֙

H5957

is an everlasting

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

#15

דִּֽי

H1768

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

#16

לָ֥א

H3809

that which shall not

no, not

#17

יֶעְדֵּ֔ה

H5709

pass away

to advance, i.e., pass on or continue; causatively, to remove; specifically, to bedeck (i.e., bring an ornament upon)

#18

וּמַלְכוּתֵ֖הּ

H4437

and a kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

#19

דִּי

H1768

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

#20

לָ֥א

H3809

that which shall not

no, not

#21

תִתְחַבַּֽל׃

H2255

be destroyed

to ruin

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 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 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

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding kingdom in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?

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