הַדָּבָר
had.da.varcounselorHow to read Hebrew
aramaicOld TestamentNoun · masculine4 occurrences1 book4 verses
Definition
(Aramaic) probably of foreign origin; a vizier
Traditional renderings: counsellor.
Traditional renderings: counsellor.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders הַדָּבָר:
- φίλοςphilos“friendly/friend”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Daniel 3:24לְהַדָּֽבְר֗וֹהִי · his advisersSuddenly King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and asked his advisers, “Did we not throw three men, firmly bound, into the fire?” “Certainly, O king,” they replied.
- Daniel 3:27וְהַדָּבְרֵ֣י · advisers…and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them.
- Daniel 4:36הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י · My advisersAt the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me.
- Daniel 6:7הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣א · advisersAll the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions.