DAN 2:48 Interlinear View

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. אֱדַיִן
2. 511418
3. Then
4. -
5. 116
6. S-D
7. then
8. S
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357692
1. מַלְכָּ,א
2. 511419,511420
3. Oh/the king
4. king
5. 4430
6. S-Ncmsd,Td
7. Oh/the=king
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357693
1. לְ,דָנִיֵּאל
2. 511421,511422
3. to/for Dāniyyʼēl
4. -
5. 1841
6. S-R,Np
7. to/for=Dāniyy\sup ʼēl\sup*
8. -
9. Person=Daniel; Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357694
1. רַבִּי
2. 511423
3. he made great
4. -
5. 7236
6. V-Vpp3ms
7. he_made_great
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357695
1. וּ,מַתְּנָן
2. 511424,511425
3. and gifts
4. gifts
5. 4978
6. SO-C,Ncfpa
7. and,gifts
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357696
1. רַבְרְבָן
2. 511426
3. great
4. -
5. 7260
6. O-Aafpa
7. great
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357697
1. שַׂגִּיאָן
2. 511427
3. many
4. -
5. 7690
6. O-Aafpa
7. many
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357698
1. יְהַב
2. 511428
3. he gave
4. -
5. 3052
6. V-Vqp3ms
7. he_gave
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357699
2. 511429
3. -
4. -
6. -x-maqqef
8. -
9. -
10. 357700
1. לֵ,הּ
2. 511430,511431
3. to him/it
4. -
6. S-R,Sp3ms
7. to=him/it
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357701
1. וְ,הַשְׁלְטֵ,הּ
2. 511432,511433,511434
3. and he made him ruler
4. ruler
5. 7981
6. VO-C,Vhp3ms,Sp3ms
7. and,he,made_him_ruler
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357702
1. עַל
2. 511435
3. over
4. -
5. 5922
6. S-R
7. over
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357703
1. כָּל
2. 511436
3. all of
4. -
5. 3606
6. S-Ncmsc
7. all_of
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357704
2. 511437
3. -
4. -
6. -x-maqqef
8. -
9. -
10. 357705
1. מְדִינַת
2. 511438
3. the province of
4. province
5. 4083
6. S-Ncfsc
7. the_province_of
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357706
1. בָּבֶל
2. 511439
3. Bāⱱel
4. Babylon's
5. 895
6. S-Np
7. of_Babylon
8. -
9. Location=Babylon; Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357707
1. וְ,רַב
2. 511440,511441
3. and chief of
4. chief
5. 7229
6. SO-C,Aamsc
7. and,chief_of
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357708
2. 511442
3. -
4. -
6. -x-maqqef
8. -
9. -
10. 357709
1. סִגְנִין
2. 511443
3. prefects
4. -
5. 5460
6. O-Ncmpa
7. prefects
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357710
1. עַל
2. 511444
3. over
4. -
5. 5922
6. S-R
7. over
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357711
1. כָּל
2. 511445
3. all of
4. -
5. 3606
6. S-Ncmsc
7. all_of
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357712
2. 511446
3. -
4. -
6. -x-maqqef
8. -
9. -
10. 357713
1. חַכִּימֵי
2. 511447
3. the wise men of
4. men
5. 2445
6. S-Ncmpc
7. the_wise_men_of
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357714
1. בָבֶֽל
2. 511448
3. Bāⱱel
4. -
5. 895
6. S-Np
7. of_Babylon
8. -
9. Location=Babylon; Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357715
2. 511449
3. -
4. -
6. -x-sof-pasuq
8. -
9. -
10. 357716

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:

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)
The GNT has three sections:

(a) Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (2:1–13)

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

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 2:48a–2:49b

In this paragraph the king rewarded Daniel for interpreting his dream.

2:48a

Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts.

¶ The king then made Daniel an important man and gave him many valuable gifts.
¶ Then the king honored Daniel by giving him a high rank and expensive things/gifts.
¶ So the king promoted Daniel to an important position in the kingdom. He showered him with presents.

Then the king promoted Daniel: The Aramaic clause that the BSB translates the king promoted Daniel is more literally “then the king made Daniel great.” This is a general statement that here indicates that the king increased Daniel’s importance and honor. He made him an important and respected man. Other ways to translate this include:

and the king conferred high rank on Daniel (NJB)

Then the king placed Daniel in a high position (NIV)

Then the king gave Daniel high honors (ESV)

If you have a general expression that says that that the king honored Daniel, you can use it here.

and gave him many generous gifts: The Aramaic phrase that the BSB translates as gave him many generous gifts is more literally “gave him many great gifts,” as in the NRSV. The gifts were many. That is, they were numerous, and “great,” or of high quality. They were expensive. Other ways to translate this are:

and gave him many valuable gifts (NLT)

and gave him presents, both many and valuable

2:48b

He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon

He made Daniel ruler of the whole province of Babylon.
He appointed Daniel to be the ruler of the province of Babylon.

He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon: King Nebuchadnezzar rewarded Daniel by putting him at the head of the government of Babylon. Other ways to translate this include:

He granted him authority over the entire province of Babylon (NET)

Nebuchadnezzar made Daniel governor of the whole province of Babylon (GW)

put him in charge of the province of Babylon (GNT)

made him ruler: The Aramaic word that the BSB translates as made him ruler is a verb that means “caused to rule.” Use an expression that refers to appointing someone to govern a region. For example:

promoted him to governor (CEV)

made him head/chief

the entire province of Babylon: The word Babylon can refer to either the Babylonian empire or the capital city. The meaning here is probably that the king gave Daniel authority over the entire area surrounding the city of Babylon.

2:48c

and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.

He even made him chief of all his counselors in Babylon.
He also put him in charge of the royal advisers/experts in Babylon.

and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon: The king gave Daniel a position of authority over the other wise men of Babylon. Other ways to translate this include:

and put him in charge of all Babylon’s wise men (REB)

over all the wise men of Babylon: This clause probably refers to the king’s advisers who lived in the province of Babylon, not all the advisers in the empire.

wise men: See the Notes at 2:12. Here is another way to translate this:

royal advisers (GNT)

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. Then
2. -
3. 3
4. A
5. 511418
6. S-D
8. S
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357692
1. Oh/the king
2. king
3. 4308,1
4. A
5. 511419,511420
6. S-Ncmsd,Td
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357693
1. to/for Dāniyyʼēl
2. -
3. 3705,1761
4. A
5. 511421,511422
6. S-R,Np
8. -
9. Person=Daniel; Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357694
1. he made great
2. -
3. 7062
4. A
5. 511423
6. V-Vpp3ms
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357695
1. and gifts
2. gifts
3. 1987,4637
4. A
5. 511424,511425
6. SO-C,Ncfpa
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357696
1. great
2. -
3. 7191
4. A
5. 511426
6. O-Aafpa
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357697
1. many
2. -
3. 8057
4. A
5. 511427
6. O-Aafpa
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357698
1. he gave
2. -
3. 2896
4. A
5. 511428
6. V-Vqp3ms
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357699
1. to him/it
2. -
3. 3705,1978
4. A
5. 511430,511431
6. S-R,Sp3ms
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357701
1. and he made him ruler
2. ruler
3. 1987,7471,1978
4. A
5. 511432,511433,511434
6. VO-C,Vhp3ms,Sp3ms
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357702
1. over
2. -
3. 5837
4. A
5. 511435
6. S-R
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357703
1. all of
2. -
3. 3671
4. A
5. 511436
6. S-Ncmsc
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357704
1. the province of
2. province
3. 3886
4. A
5. 511438
6. S-Ncfsc
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357706
1. Bāⱱel
2. Babylon's
3. 1156
4. A
5. 511439
6. S-Np
8. -
9. Location=Babylon; Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357707
1. and chief of
2. chief
3. 1987,7191
4. A
5. 511440,511441
6. SO-C,Aamsc
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357708
1. prefects
2. -
3. 5308
4. A
5. 511443
6. O-Ncmpa
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357710
1. over
2. -
3. 5837
4. A
5. 511444
6. S-R
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357711
1. all of
2. -
3. 3671
4. A
5. 511445
6. S-Ncmsc
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357712
1. the wise men of
2. men
3. 2455
4. A
5. 511447
6. S-Ncmpc
8. -
9. Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357714
1. Bāⱱel
2. -
3. 1156
4. A
5. 511448
6. S-Np
8. -
9. Location=Babylon; Y-603; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 357715

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.