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Daniel 4:15

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Daniel 4:15

15Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

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DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 4:15

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

stump

The part of a tree or plant left standing after the upper part has been cut off.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

roots

The underground parts by which plants are fixed and nourished; figuratively, origins, causes, or established bases.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

band

Company of men, or an assembly; to unite; to associate; to confederate for some common purpose.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tender

Soft or delicate; young, weak, or not hardy; sensitive or responsive; compassionate or merciful, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

grass

Low green herbage growing from the ground; by extension, plants used for pasture.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

wet

Covered, soaked, or moistened with water or another liquid.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

portion

A part, share, or allotment; as a verb, to divide or allot shares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 15

  1. Job 14:7–9
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  2. Daniel 4:25–27
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  3. Ezekiel 29:14–15
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