קֳבֵ֣ל
𐤒𐤁𐤋
qovel
at
(Aramaic) or קֳבֵל; (Aramaic), (corresponding to קָבָל; (adverbially) in front of; usually (with other particles) on account of, so as, since, hence; [phrase] according to, [phrase] as, [phrase] because, before, [phrase] for this cause, [phrase] forasmuch as, [phrase] by this means, over against, by reason of, [phrase] that, [phrase] therefore, [phrase] though, [phrase] wherefore.
Daniel 3:7 · Word #2
Lexicon H6903
| Lemma | קְבֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | qᵉbêl |
| Strong's | H6903 |
| In-context | at |
Morphology AC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
SIBI-P1 H6903-03
in correspondence to
| Root | קבל (q-b-l) |
| Core Meanings | receive, be opposite, correspond, stand before |
| Semantic Range | before, in front of, opposite, according to, in correspondence to, because of, on account of, therefore |
| Conceptual Significance | This term expresses relational positioning—whether spatial (standing before), logical (because of), or normative (according to). In Biblical Aramaic it often introduces reasons or grounds, reflecting a worldview in which events occur in correspondence to prior actions, decrees, or divine purposes. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic particle (AC = adverb/conjunction), indeclinable; derived from the root קבל. Functions adverbially and conjunctively in Biblical Aramaic (primarily Daniel and Ezra). |
| Rendering Rationale | The Aramaic form קְבֵל functions as an adverbial/conjunctive particle meaning "before, because of, according to." By rendering it "in correspondence to," the translation preserves the root sense of facing or corresponding (קבל) while reflecting its indeclinable adverbial function (AC morphology). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קבל (receive, be opposite, correspond, stand before)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6903-01 |
laqovel | in correspondence with |
H6901-01 |
maqebilot | corresponding ones (feminine plural) |
H6901-02 |
neqabel | we accept |
Word Usage (29 occurrences of H6903)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:8 | קֳבֵל֙ | qovel | because |
| Daniel 2:10 | קֳבֵ֗ל | qovel | because |
| Daniel 2:12 | קֳבֵ֣ל | qovel | cause |