וְ/דָתָ֣/א
𐤅/𐤃𐤕/𐤀
vedata
and-the-decree
(Aramaic) corresponding to דָּת; {a royal edict or statute}; decree, law.
Daniel 2:13 · Word #1
Lexicon H1882
| Lemma | דָּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤕 |
| Transliteration | dâth |
| Strong's | H1882 |
| In-context | and-the-decree |
Morphology AC/Ncfsd/Td
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | d — Determined — The noun is definite |
SIBI-P1 H1882-05
and the decree
| Root | דת (d-t) |
| Core Meanings | decree, law, edict, authoritative statute |
| Semantic Range | royal decree, legal statute, formal law, binding edict, administrative regulation |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical Aramaic sections (e.g., Ezra, Daniel), דָּת often refers to imperial Persian law, highlighting the authority of earthly kingdoms and the binding nature of royal commands within the covenant community’s historical experience. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, common feminine singular determined state (Ncfsd) with prefixed conjunction וְ (“and”). The determined state functions like the definite article in Aramaic, hence “the decree.” |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דָּת is a feminine singular noun in the determined state, here prefixed with the conjunction וְ (“and”). Rendering it as “the decree” preserves its singular, definite sense, while “and” reflects the prefixed conjunction. “Decree” conveys the authoritative, legally binding force inherent in the term. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root דת (decree, law, edict, authoritative statute)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1882-01 |
bedat | in the decree of |
H1881-01 |
bedatey | in the decrees of |
H1881-03 |
dat | royal decree |
Word Usage (14 occurrences of H1882)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:9 | דָֽתְ/כ֗וֹן | datekhon | decree for you |
| Daniel 2:13 | וְ/דָתָ֣/א | vedata | and-the-decree |
| Daniel 2:15 | דָתָ֛/א | data | the decree |