### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Aramaic word **bar**, represented by `{{H1251}}`, is a term for a **field**. It appears 8 times across 7 unique verses in the Bible. This word corresponds to its Hebrew counterpart and consistently refers to an open, outdoor area, typically the natural habitat of animals outside of human cities.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H1251}}` is used exclusively in the book of Daniel, primarily in the context of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and subsequent humbling. The **field** is depicted as a domain for wildlife, where "the beasts of the **field**" find shelter under a great tree ([[Daniel 4:12]], [[Daniel 4:21]]). The term is also used to describe the realm of animals that God gave into Nebuchadnezzar's dominion [[Daniel 2:38]]. Most significantly, it becomes the place of judgment where the king is driven from human society to live with the "beasts of the **field**" until he acknowledges God's sovereignty ([[Daniel 4:25]], [[Daniel 4:32]]).
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related Aramaic words provide a fuller picture of the environment described:
* `{{H2423}}` **chêyvâʼ** (an animal; beast): This word is frequently paired with **bar**, appearing in the recurring phrase "beasts of the **field**" to describe the inhabitants of this untamed domain [[Daniel 4:25]].
* `{{H1883}}` **detheʼ** (tender grass): This describes the vegetation found within the **field**. In Nebuchadnezzar's vision, the tree stump is to be left "in the tender grass of the **field**" ([[Daniel 4:15]], [[Daniel 4:23]]).
* `{{H772}}` **ʼăraʻ** (the earth; by implication (figuratively) low; earth, interior): This is a broader term for the ground or land. The **field** is a specific part of the **earth**, as the stump is left in the **earth**, specifically in the grass of the **field** [[Daniel 4:15]].
### Theological Significance
The thematic significance of `{{H1251}}` in Daniel is potent and focused.
* **Domain of the Wild:** The **field** represents a space outside of human civilization and control. It is the natural dwelling place of beasts, distinct from the king's palace and kingdom [[Daniel 4:12]].
* **A Place of Humbling:** For Nebuchadnezzar, being sent to the **field** is an act of divine judgment that strips him of his royal status and forces him into a primitive state. His portion is designated with the beasts, away from mankind [[Daniel 4:23]].
* **Symbol of God's Sovereignty:** Ultimately, the **field** serves as a stage to demonstrate God's absolute power. He can give a ruler dominion over the "beasts of the **field**" [[Daniel 2:38]] and can just as easily force that same ruler to live among them to teach a lesson in humility [[Daniel 4:32]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H1251}}` is more than a simple geographical location. In its scriptural context, the **field** functions as a powerful symbol delineating the boundary between human pride and divine authority. It is the setting where God demonstrates His sovereignty over both creation and the mightiest of human kings, humbling the proud by returning them to a wild state under the open heavens.