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H6902

קְבַל

qᵉbal /keb-al'/ Ask about this word
Root(Aramaic) corresponding to קָבַל
Meaningto acquire
KJV usagereceive, take.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of qᵉbal — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word qᵉbal, represented by H6902, means to acquire; receive, take. It is a specific term, appearing only 3 times in 3 unique verses in the Bible. Its usage centers on the transfer of power, authority, or reward.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the book of Daniel, H6902 is used to describe significant acts of acquisition. It appears in the context of receiving rewards, as when King Nebuchadnezzar promises that his wise men shall receive of him gifts if they can interpret his dream Daniel 2:6. It is also used to signify the transfer of political power, such as when Darius the Median took the kingdom Daniel 5:31. Prophetically, it describes how the saints of the most High will one day take the kingdom and possess it forever Daniel 7:18.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related Aramaic words clarify the context in which one might receive or take something:

  • H2324 chăvâʼ (to show; shew): This term is often linked to revelation. The promise to receive H6902 gifts is conditional upon being able to shew the king his dream Daniel 2:6.
  • H2631 chăçan (to hold in occupancy; possess): This word appears alongside H6902 to describe the full transfer of authority. The saints not only take the kingdom but also possess it Daniel 7:18.
  • H4978 mattᵉnâʼ (gift): This is the object that is to be received H6902. It is used for the promised gifts from the king in exchange for revealing the interpretation of his dream Daniel 2:6.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H6902 is tied to God's sovereignty over kingdoms and rewards.

  • Transfer of Kingdoms: The word H6902 is used to mark pivotal moments of transition in sovereign rule, both earthly and prophetic. It signifies Darius taking the kingdom Daniel 5:31 and, ultimately, the saints H6922 taking their everlasting kingdom Daniel 7:18.
  • Reward for Revealed Knowledge: In Daniel, to receive H6902 a reward is directly connected to the ability to shew H2324 divinely revealed secrets, a task that proves impossible for men without God's help Daniel 2:6.
  • Prophetic Inheritance: The term carries significant eschatological weight, promising that God's saints H6922 will actively take and possess H2631 the final, everlasting kingdom as their inheritance Daniel 7:18.

Summary

In summary, the Aramaic word H6902 qᵉbal, though rare, plays a crucial role in the book of Daniel. It consistently signifies a definitive act of acquisition, whether it is receiving promised gifts or taking control of a kingdom. Its usage underscores themes of divine sovereignty over earthly empires and the promised future inheritance for the saints. The word illustrates how God orchestrates the transfer of both power and reward according to His will.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a verb across 3 occurrences, inflected in 3 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • תְּקַבְּלוּן
  • קַבֵּל
  • יקַבְּלוּן

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H2324 חֲוָא (Aramaic) corresponding to חָוָה; to show; shew. H2631 חֲסַן (Aramaic) corresponding to חָסַן; to hold in occupancy; possess. H4978 מַתְּנָא (Aramaic) corresponding to מַתָּנָה; {a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense H6922 קַדִּישׁ (Aramaic) corresponding to קָדוֹשׁ.; {sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint,

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

3 verses, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.