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OET interlinear DAN 2:39

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Hebrew word order

    1. Hebrew word
    2. Hebrew lemma
    3. OET-LV words
    4. OET-RV words
    5. Strongs
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. וּ,בָתְרָ,ךְ
    2. 511092,511093,511094
    3. And after of you
    4. ≈But then after
    5. 870
    6. S-C,Ncmsc,Sp2ms
    7. and,after_of,you
    8. S
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357465
    1. תְּקוּם
    2. 511095
    3. it will arise
    4. -
    5. 6966
    6. V-Vqi3fs
    7. it_will_arise
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357466
    1. מַלְכוּ
    2. 511096
    3. a kingdom
    4. -
    5. 4437
    6. S-Ncfsa
    7. a_kingdom
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357467
    1. אָחֳרִי
    2. 511097
    3. another
    4. -
    5. 317
    6. S-Aafsa
    7. another
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357468
    1. ארע,א
    2. 511098,511099
    3. mmm
    4. -
    5. 772
    6. -Ncfsc,Sd
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357469
    2. 511100
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 357470
    2. 511101
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 357471
    2. 511102
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 357472
    1. מִנָּ,ךְ
    2. 511103,511104
    3. from you(ms)
    4. -
    5. 4481
    6. S-R,Sp2ms
    7. from=you(ms)
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357473
    1. וּ,מַלְכוּ
    2. 511105,511106
    3. and a kingdom
    4. -
    5. 4437
    6. S-C,Ncfsa
    7. and,a_kingdom
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357474
    1. תליתיא
    2. 511107
    3. third
    4. -
    6. S-Aobsd
    7. third
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357475
    2. 511108
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 357476
    1. אָחֳרִי
    2. 511109
    3. another
    4. -
    5. 317
    6. -Aafsa
    7. another
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357477
    1. דִּי
    2. 511110
    3. of
    4. -
    5. 1768
    6. S-Tr
    7. (diy)_of
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357478
    1. נְחָשָׁ,א
    2. 511111,511112
    3. the bronze
    4. bronze
    5. 5174
    6. S-Ncmsd,Td
    7. the,bronze
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357479
    1. דִּי
    2. 511113
    3. which
    4. that
    5. 1768
    6. S-Tr
    7. which
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357480
    1. תִשְׁלַט
    2. 511114
    3. it will rule
    4. -
    5. 7981
    6. S-Vqi3fs
    7. it_will_rule
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357481
    1. בְּ,כָל
    2. 511115,511116
    3. in all
    4. -
    5. 3606
    6. S-R,Ncmsc
    7. in=all
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357482
    2. 511117
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-maqqef
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 357483
    1. אַרְעָ,א
    2. 511118,511119
    3. the earth
    4. earth
    5. 772
    6. V-Ncfsd,Td
    7. the,earth
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357484
    2. 511120
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-sof-pasuq
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 357485

OET (OET-LV) And_after_of_you it_will_arise a_kingdom another mmm[fn][fn][fn] from_you(ms) and_a_kingdom third[fn] another of the_bronze which it_will_rule in_all the_earth.

2:39 OSHB variant note: ארע/א: (x-qere) ’אֲרַע’: lemma_772 morph_ANcfsd id_27Euh אֲרַע

2:39 OSHB exegesis note: WLC has this word divided as ארעא

2:39 OSHB note: BHS has been faithful to the Leningrad Codex where there might be a question of the validity of the form and we keep the same form as BHS.

2:39 OSHB variant note: תליתיא: (x-qere) ’תְלִיתָאָ֤ה’: lemma_8523 b morph_AAofsa id_27zkf תְלִיתָאָ֤ה

OET (OET-RV) But another less prominent kingdom will follow yours, then another kingdom of bronze to rule over all the earth after that.

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 2:1–49: Daniel explained the king’s dream

These Notes interpret Daniel 2:1–49 as a complete narrative unit. However, in some languages it may be helpful to divide this chapter into more than one section and to give each section a separate heading. For example:

  1. The BSB has four sections.

    1. Nebuchadnezzar’s Troubling Dream (2:1–13)

    2. The Dream Revealed to Daniel (2:14–23)

    3. Daniel Interprets the Dream (2:24–45)

    4. Nebuchadnezzar Promotes Daniel (2:46–49)

  2. The GNT has three sections:

(a) Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (2:1–13)

(b) God shows Daniel what the dream means (2:14–23)

(c) Daniel tells the king the dream and explains it (2:24–49)

This section tells how Nebuchadnezzar had a disturbing dream. He asked his advisers to tell him what he had dreamed and its meaning. They were unable to do so, and the king threatened them with death. But God revealed the meaning of the dream to Daniel. Daniel then told the king what he had dreamed and what it meant. The king honored Daniel and Daniel’s God.

The climax of this narrative occurs in 2:47. There the king declared that the God whom Daniel worshiped was the greatest of all gods.

Special Translation Problems:

1. Lists: The author of the book of Daniel liked to use lists (2:2, 10). However, the author did not intend for these lists to be complete or exact. The lists usually provide examples of the types of people or things that belong in a certain group or category. The Notes will suggest options on how to translate these lists.

2. Synonyms: The text often uses different terms for similar ideas. For example, there are several verbs that mean “to reveal” or “to make known.” There are three different Aramaic verbs in 2:40 that mean “crush, break to pieces.” In some languages it may be difficult or confusing to use several different words for similar ideas. The Notes will suggest how you might translate these similar words and terms.

3. Poetry: You will need to think carefully about how you will translate the poetic section in this chapter (2:20–23). Authors of Hebrew poetry usually wrote using matching pairs of lines. The relationship between these parallel lines differs. Sometimes the second line repeats the information in the first line using different words. Sometimes the second line contrasts with the first line. Hebrew poetry also has word plays, figurative speech, and alliteration. It may not always be easy to translate these literary features into your language. The Notes will suggest ways of translating the different features of Hebrew poetry. For more information about how to translate Hebrew poetry, see the Bible Translation Handbook of the Psalms. The poetry in 2:20–23 is a song of praise or thanksgiving. If your language has a special poetic form that fits this song, you can use it here.

4. Ambiguity: In the section where Daniel interpreted the last part of the king’s dream, there are a number of ambiguous references. For example, in 2:44a Daniel referred to “those kings” without identifying who those kings were. In 2:44b Daniel spoke of “all these kingdoms.” The ambiguity may be deliberate, since the dream itself is a mystery. It will be important not to over-interpret these passages by assuming a particular historical context. The Notes will suggest several options for how to translate these verses.

5. Repetition: Daniel interpreted the meaning of the first three kingdoms in a very brief way. He used many more words to describe the fourth kingdom (2:36–45). In this section he also repeated much of what was described before. In this way, Daniel emphasized the fourth kingdom as the most important. Some of the repetition in this section emphasizes specific ideas. Sometimes the repetition has another function. You will need to evaluate if this kind of repetition is natural in your language. If not, you will need to find another way to emphasize these ideas.

Paragraph 2:39–2:43

In this paragraph, Daniel explained that the other parts of the statue represented three kingdoms that would have power after Nebuchadnezzar. Scholars disagree as to which historical kingdoms these are. These different views should not influence the way you translate. Scholars also differ in the way they interpret the fact that the metals progressively decline in value. It is best to translate this section as literally as possible.

2:39a

But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours.

But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours: Daniel said that the dream foretold that Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom would not endure forever. It would pass away, and another kingdom would take its place.

But after you: Here the pronoun you is used in a figurative way. The king represented his kingdom. After Nebuchadnezzar died, the Babylonian kingdom in fact continued to exist for another 43 years. The new kingdom did not arise immediately after his death. Another way to translate this is:

But after your kingdom comes to an end (NLT)

there will arise another kingdom: The author used the verb arise in a figurative sense. Your language may have a different verb that describes when a new kingdom begins.

another kingdom will rule (CEV)

another kingdom will come (NCV)

another kingdom will take its place

kingdom: The Aramaic word that the BSB translates as kingdom here refers to the realm over which a king or emperor rules. Other ways to say this in English are:

empire (GNT)

great kingdom (NLT)

In some languages it may be helpful to add implied information:

another kingdom, the one symbolized by silver,

This second kingdom has traditionally been identified with the empire of the Medes and the Persians (or Medo-Persian Empire). However, this is nowhere stated and many scholars disagree, so it should not be made explicit.

inferior to yours: The pronoun yours here means “your kingdom,” that is, Babylonia. The word inferior means to be less in quality or value than something else. It is best to use a general expression rather than indicating in what specific way this kingdom was inferior. For example:

not as great as yours (NJB)

2:39b

Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth.

Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth: The middle part of the statue was made of bronze. This bronze part represented a third kingdom. This kingdom has been traditionally identified with the Greek empire. Again, this is disputed and should not be made explicit. Other ways to translate this include:

and after that a third, an empire of bronze, which will rule the whole earth (GNT)

Then it will be followed by a kingdom of bronze that will rule the whole world. (CEV)

Next: The Aramaic connector that the BSB translates as Next here introduces the next kingdom in the temporal sequence. Other ways English versions translate this are:

Then there will be… (GW)

After that kingdom has fallen (NLT)

a third kingdom, one of bronze: Daniel identified the third kingdom with the bronze part of the statue. In some languages it may be necessary to make the comparison more clear. For example:

a third kingdom, represented by bronze (NLT)

a third kingdom, the bronze part (NCV)

the kingdom after that will be like the bronze part of the statue

bronze: See the Notes on bronze at 2:32c. Translate it here as you did there.

will rule the whole earth: The phrase rule the whole earth emphasizes the great power of the third kingdom. The leaders of the third kingdom would have power over all the known world. Other ways to translate this include:

will rise to rule the world (NLT)

whose kings will rule over all the world

its power will extend/reach over the whole world

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

תְּק֛וּם מַלְכ֥וּ אָחֳרִ֖י

arise kingdom another

In the king’s dream his kingdom is gold so an inferior kingdom would be silver. Alternate translation: “another kingdom, which is of silver, will arise” or “another kingdom, which is represented by the silver parts of the statue, will arise”

Note 2 topic: writing-symlanguage

וּ⁠מַלְכ֨וּ תליתיא אָחֳרִי֙ דִּ֣י נְחָשָׁ֔⁠א

and,a_kingdom third another that/who the,bronze

This is symbolic language where the bronze of parts of the statue represent a future kingdom. Alternate translation: “then still another kingdom, which is represented by the bronze parts of the statue”

Note 3 topic: translate-ordinal

וּ⁠מַלְכ֨וּ תליתיא אָחֳרִי֙

and,a_kingdom third another

“then kingdom number three”

TSN Tyndale Study Notes:

2:39 inferior to yours: Silver was inferior in value to gold, as the chest is lower than the head. Nebuchadnezzar was an extremely stable ruler who held the Neo-Babylonian Empire together. Persia, by contrast, was often threatened with internal divisions and instability around the periphery.

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

    1. OET-LV words
    2. OET-RV words
    3. Strongs
    4. Hebrew word
    5. Hebrew lemma
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. And after of you
    2. ≈But then after
    3. 1987,1154,1978
    4. A
    5. 511092,511093,511094
    6. S-C,Ncmsc,Sp2ms
    8. S
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357465
    1. it will arise
    2. -
    3. 7037
    4. A
    5. 511095
    6. V-Vqi3fs
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357466
    1. a kingdom
    2. -
    3. 4465
    4. A
    5. 511096
    6. S-Ncfsa
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357467
    1. another
    2. -
    3. 793
    4. A
    5. 511097
    6. S-Aafsa
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357468
    1. mmm
    2. -
    4. AK
    5. 511098,511099
    6. -Ncfsc,Sd
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357469
    1. from you(ms)
    2. -
    3. 218
    4. A
    5. 511103,511104
    6. S-R,Sp2ms
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357473
    1. and a kingdom
    2. -
    3. 4129,4129
    4. A
    5. 511105,511106
    6. S-C,Ncfsa
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357474
    1. third
    2. -
    3. 1987,4465
    4. AK
    5. 511107
    6. S-Aobsd
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357475
    1. another
    2. -
    4. A
    5. 511109
    6. -Aafsa
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357477
    1. of
    2. -
    3. 8172
    4. A
    5. 511110
    6. S-Tr
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357478
    1. the bronze
    2. bronze
    3. 793
    4. A
    5. 511111,511112
    6. S-Ncmsd,Td
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357479
    1. which
    2. that
    3. 1654
    4. A
    5. 511113
    6. S-Tr
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357480
    1. it will rule
    2. -
    3. 4916,1
    4. A
    5. 511114
    6. S-Vqi3fs
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357481
    1. in all
    2. -
    3. 1654
    4. A
    5. 511115,511116
    6. S-R,Ncmsc
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357482
    1. the earth
    2. earth
    3. 7471
    4. A
    5. 511118,511119
    6. V-Ncfsd,Td
    8. -
    9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 357484

OET (OET-LV) And_after_of_you it_will_arise a_kingdom another mmm[fn][fn][fn] from_you(ms) and_a_kingdom third[fn] another of the_bronze which it_will_rule in_all the_earth.

2:39 OSHB variant note: ארע/א: (x-qere) ’אֲרַע’: lemma_772 morph_ANcfsd id_27Euh אֲרַע

2:39 OSHB exegesis note: WLC has this word divided as ארעא

2:39 OSHB note: BHS has been faithful to the Leningrad Codex where there might be a question of the validity of the form and we keep the same form as BHS.

2:39 OSHB variant note: תליתיא: (x-qere) ’תְלִיתָאָ֤ה’: lemma_8523 b morph_AAofsa id_27zkf תְלִיתָאָ֤ה

OET (OET-RV) But another less prominent kingdom will follow yours, then another kingdom of bronze to rule over all the earth after that.

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The Hebrew text, lemmas, and morphology are all thanks to the OSHB and some of the glosses are from Macula Hebrew.OET logo mark

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