The meaning of “אִלֵּן”
Understanding ʼillêyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or shorter אִלֵּן ʼillên (il-lane'); prolonged from אֵל the, these. - these 1) these, those
אִלֵּן
(Aramaic) or shorter אִלֵּן ʼillên (il-lane'); prolonged from אֵל the, these. - these 1) these, those
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:40 | “And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.” Word: אִלֵּן (ʼillêyn) | |
| Daniel 2:44 | “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.” Word: אִלֵּן (ʼillêyn) | |
| Daniel 6:2 | “And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.” Word: אִלֵּן (ʼillêyn) | |
| Daniel 6:6 | “Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.” Word: אִלֵּן (ʼillêyn) | |
| Daniel 7:17 | “These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.” Word: אִלֵּן (ʼillêyn) |