### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Aramaic word **nidneh**, represented by `{{H5085}}`, refers to the **body**. It is used figuratively to mean a **sheath**, as in the receptacle of the soul. This specific term is exceptionally rare, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire Bible.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single instance of `{{H5085}}` is found in the writings of the prophet Daniel. After witnessing a disturbing series of prophetic images, he describes his profound reaction: "I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my **body**, and the visions of my head troubled me" [[Daniel 7:15]]. Here, the word emphasizes the physical dimension of a spiritual experience, portraying the body as the vessel that contains and is affected by the turmoil of the spirit.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related Aramaic words from the same passage help clarify the meaning of `{{H5085}}`:
* `{{H7308}}` **rûwach** (mind, spirit, wind): This is the spirit that was "grieved" and is described as being inside the **nidneh**, or body. In Daniel, an excellent **spirit** was also noted to be in him [[Daniel 6:3]].
* `{{H1459}}` **gav** (the middle; midst, same, there-(where-) in): This word specifies the location of the spirit's grief as being "in the **midst**" of the body, reinforcing the idea of the body as a container [[Daniel 7:15]].
* `{{H7217}}` **rêʼsh** (chief, head, sum): The troubling visions originated in Daniel's **head**, illustrating a distinction between the mind where visions are seen and the body where the emotional impact is felt [[Daniel 7:15]].
* `{{H3735}}` **Kârâʼ** (to grieve; be grieved): This describes the state of Daniel's spirit, the feeling that permeated his body. The use of this word shows the intensity of his reaction to the visions [[Daniel 7:15]].
### Theological Significance
The conceptual significance of `{{H5085}}` is tied directly to its sole appearance:
* **The Body as a Sheath:** The word's core definition as a "sheath" is vividly illustrated. The **body** (nidneh) is the physical casing for the immaterial spirit (rûwach), which can be agitated within it.
* **Physical Manifestation of Spiritual Distress:** The use of `{{H5085}}` in [[Daniel 7:15]] highlights how a deeply spiritual event—receiving a divine vision—produces a tangible, physical sensation of grief and trouble within the prophet's body.
* **Prophetic Experience:** The term is used by Daniel `{{H1841}}` to articulate the personal cost of his prophetic calling. The visions from God were not merely intellectual but had a profound and troubling effect on his entire being.
### Summary
In summary, while appearing only once, `{{H5085}}` **nidneh** offers a unique and powerful insight. It defines the **body** not just as a physical form but as a "sheath" that houses the human spirit. Its use in [[Daniel 7:15]] powerfully demonstrates the biblical concept of a unified being, where the spiritual and physical are so intertwined that events affecting one will invariably be felt in the other.
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