Daniel 2:21

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:

a. ASV: 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 have understanding;

b. YLT: And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.

c. Classic Amplified: He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding!

d. Septuagint: And he changes times and seasons: he appoints kings, and removes [them], giving wisdom to the wise, and prudence to them that have understanding:

e. Stone Edition Torah/Prophets/ Writings: he alters times and seasons; He deposes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who know how to reason.

1. “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings…”

a. [And] he [Strong: 1932 huw hoo (Aramaic) or (feminine) hiyo (Aramaic) {he}; corresponding to 1931:--X are, it, this.]

b. changes [Strong: 8133 shna' shen-aw' (Aramaic) corresponding to 8132:--alter, change, (be) diverse.]

c. [the] times [Strong: 5732 `iddan id-dawn' (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of 5708; a set time; technically, a year:--time.]

d. [and the] seasons [Strong: 2166 zman zem-awn' (Aramaic) from 2165; the same as 2165:--season, time.]

e. [he] removeth [Strong: 5709 `ada' ad-aw' (Aramaic) or adah (Aramaic) {ad-aw'}; corresponding to 5710:--alter, depart, pass (away), remove, take (away).]

f. kings [Strong: 4430 melek meh'-lek (Aramaic) corresponding to 4428; a king:--king, royal.]

g. [and] setteth up [Strong: 6966 quwm koom (Aramaic) corresponding to 6965:--appoint, establish, make, raise up self, (a-)rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up).]

h. kings [Strong: 4430 melek meh'-lek (Aramaic) corresponding to 4428; a king:--king, royal.]

2. “...he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”

a. [he] giveth [Strong: 3052 yhab yeh-hab' (Aramaic) corresponding to 3051; -deliver, give, lay, + prolong, pay, yield.]

b. wisdom [Strong: 2452 chokmah khok-maw' (Aramaic) corresponding to 2451; wisdom:--wisdom.]

c. [unto the] wise [Strong: 2445 chakkiym khak-keem' (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 2449; wise, i.e. a Magian:--wise.]

d. [and] knowledge [Strong: 4486 manda` man-dah' (Aramaic) corresponding to 4093; wisdom or intelligence:--knowledge, reason, understanding.]

e. [to them that] know [Strong: 3046 yda` yed-ah' (Aramaic) corresponding to 3045:--certify, know, make known, teach.]

f. understanding [Strong: 999 biynah bee-naw' (Aramaic) corresponding to 998:--knowledge.]