Daniel 4:17
Strong's Lexicon
This decision
פִּתְגָמָ֔א (piṯ·ḡā·mā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's Hebrew 6600: 1) command, work, affair, decree 1a) word, report 1b) decree

is the decree
בִּגְזֵרַ֤ת (biḡ·zê·raṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 1510: 1) decree

of the watchers,
עִירִין֙ (‘î·rîn)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 5894: 1) waking, watchful, wakeful one, watcher, angel

the verdict
שְׁאֵֽלְתָ֑א (šə·’ê·lə·ṯā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's Hebrew 7595: 1) affair, request

declared
וּמֵאמַ֥ר (ū·mê·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 3983: 1) word, command

by the holy ones,
קַדִּישִׁ֖ין (qad·dî·šîn)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 6922: 1) holy, separate 2) (TWOT) angels, saints

so that
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew 5705: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that

דִּבְרַ֡ת (diḇ·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 1701: 1) cause, reason

דִּ֣י ()
Pronoun - relative
Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

the living
חַ֠יַּיָּא (ḥay·yay·yā)
Adjective - masculine plural determinate
Strong's Hebrew 2417: 1) alive, living, life

will know
יִנְדְּע֣וּן (yin·də·‘ūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 3046: 1) to know 1a) (P'al) to know 1b) (Aphel) to let someone know, communicate, inform, cause to know

that
דִּֽי־ (dî-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

the Most High
(עִלָּאָ֜ה) (‘il·lā·’āh)
Adjective - masculine singular determinate
Strong's Hebrew 5943: 1) highest, the Most High

is ruler
שַׁלִּ֨יט (šal·lîṭ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7990: 1) having mastery, having authority, ruling 1a) having or exercising mastery, ruling 1b) ruler (subst) 1c) having authority 1c1) it is authorised

over the kingdom
בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (bə·mal·ḵūṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 4437: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)

of mankind,
(אֲנָשָׁ֗א‪‬) (’ă·nā·šā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's Hebrew 606: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective)

and gives it
יִתְּנִנַּ֔הּ (yit·tə·nin·nah)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5415: 1) to give 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to give, allow 1a3) to give, pay

to whom
וּלְמַן־ (ū·lə·man-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Interrogative
Strong's Hebrew 4479: 1) who?, what?, whoever, whosoever

דִּ֤י ()
Pronoun - relative
Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

He wishes,
יִצְבֵּא֙ (yiṣ·bê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6634: 1) to desire, be inclined, be willing, be pleased 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to desire 1a2) to be pleased 1a3) to will (without hindrance) (of God)

setting
יְקִ֥ים (yə·qîm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6966: 1) to arise, stand 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to arise from 1a2) to come on the scene (fig) 1a3) to arise (out of inaction) 1a4) to stand 1a5) to endure 1b) (Pael) to set up, establish 1c) (Aphel) 1c1) to set up 1c2) to lift up 1c3) to establish 1c4) to appoint 1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand

over it
(עֲלַֽהּ׃) (‘ă·lah)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5921: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative) conj 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although

the lowliest
וּשְׁפַ֥ל (ū·šə·p̄al)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 8215: 1) low, lowliest (of station)

of men.’
אֲנָשִׁ֖ים (’ă·nā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 606: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective)

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’

Young's Literal Translation
{A9986.htm" title="{A9986">by{A1510.htm" title="{A1510"> the decree{A9988.htm" title="{A9988"> of the sifters [is] the{A6600.htm" title="{A6600"> sentence{A9989.htm" title="{A9989">, and{A3983.htm" title="{A3983"> by the saying{A6922.htm" title="{A6922"> of the holy{A9988.htm" title="{A9988"> ones the{A7595.htm" title="{A7595"> requirement{A5705.htm" title="{A5705">, to{A1701.htm" title="{A1701"> the intent{A1768.htm" title="{A1768"> that{A9988.htm" title="{A9988"> the{A2417.htm" title="{A2417"> living{A3046.htm" title="{A3046"> may know{A1768.htm" title="{A1768"> that{A9988.htm" title="{A9988"> the{A5943.htm" title="{A5943"> Most High{A7990.htm" title="{A7990"> is ruler{A9986.htm" title="{A9986"> in{A4437.htm" title="{A4437"> the kingdom{A606.htm" title="{A606"> of men{A9989.htm" title="{A9989">, and{A9987.htm" title="{A9987"> to{A4479,A1768.htm" title="{A4479"> whom{A6634.htm" title="{A6634"> He willeth{A5415.htm" title="{A5415"> He giveth{A9925.htm" title="{A9925"> it{A9989.htm" title="{A9989">, and{A8215.htm" title="{A8215"> the lowest{A606.htm" title="{A606"> of men{A6966.htm" title="{A6966"> He doth raise up{A5922.htm" title="{A5922"> over{A9925.htm" title="{A9925"> it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This word is by decree of the observers; the matter is a command from the holy ones. This is so the living will know that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of men. He gives it to anyone He wants and sets the lowliest of men over it.

New American Standard Bible
"This sentence is by the decree of the [angelic] watchers And the decision is a command of the holy ones, In order that the living may know That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, And bestows it on whom He wishes And sets over it the lowliest of men."

King James Bible
This matter [is] by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
"'The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people.'

New Living Translation
For this has been decreed by the messengers; it is commanded by the holy ones, so that everyone may know that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world. He gives them to anyone he chooses--even to the lowliest of people."

English Standard Version
The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, the decision by the word of the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.’

New American Standard Bible
"This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers And the decision is a command of the holy ones, In order that the living may know That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, And bestows it on whom He wishes And sets over it the lowliest of men."

King James Bible
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This word is by decree of the observers; the matter is a command from the holy ones. This is so the living will know that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of men. He gives it to anyone He wants and sets the lowliest of men over it.

International Standard Version
This order is announced by the observers, and the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over human kingdoms and grants them to whomever he desires, and he places the least important of men over them.'

NET Bible
This announcement is by the decree of the sentinels; this decision is by the pronouncement of the holy ones, so that those who are alive may understand that the Most High has authority over human kingdoms, and he bestows them on whomever he wishes. He establishes over them even the lowliest of human beings.'

American Standard Version
The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

English Revised Version
The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

Young's Literal Translation
by the decree of the sifters is the sentence, and by the saying of the holy ones the requirement, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it, and the lowest of men He doth raise up over it.
















Cross References
Romans 13:1
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

1 Samuel 2:8
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.

Psalm 9:16
The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

Psalm 83:18
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

Psalm 103:19
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

Jeremiah 27:5
I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.

Daniel 2:21
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Daniel 4:2
I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.

Daniel 4:13
I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven;

Daniel 4:25
That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Daniel 4:32
And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Jump to Previous
Angelic Basest Command Decision Decree Demand Gives High Holy Intent Kingdom Lowest Matter Ones Order Rules Ruleth Sentence Sets Watchers Whomsoever Word
Jump to Next
Angelic Basest Command Decision Decree Demand Gives High Holy Intent Kingdom Lowest Matter Ones Order Rules Ruleth Sentence Sets Watchers Whomsoever Word
Links
Daniel 4:17 NIV
Daniel 4:17 NLT
Daniel 4:17 ESV
Daniel 4:17 NASB
Daniel 4:17 KJV

Daniel 4:17 Bible Apps
Daniel 4:17 Parallel
Daniel 4:17 Biblia Paralela
Daniel 4:17 Chinese Bible
Daniel 4:17 French Bible
Daniel 4:17 German Bible

Daniel 4:17 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Daniel 4:16
Top of Page
Top of Page