Original Word: זִיו
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ziyv
Pronunciation: zeev
Phonetic Spelling: (zeev)
Definition: Brightness, Splendor, Radiance
Meaning: cheerfulness

brightness, countenance

(Aramaic) corresponding to Ziv; (figuratively) cheerfulness -- brightness, countenance.

see HEBREW Ziv

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to Ziv
Definition
brightness, splendor
NASB Translation
face (4), splendor (2).

[זִיו] noun masculine brightness, splendour (ᵑ7 id., Syriac , perhaps loan-word from Assyrian zîmu, chiefly of countenance, Dl^{WB 252: Pr 152} Nö^{ZMG xl (1886), 732} Jen^{ZK ii. 43} Brock^{Lex. Syr. 93}); — suffix זִיוִי Daniel 4:33 splendour of royalty; זִוֵהּ Daniel 2:31 (of image); plural brightness of countenance: suffix זִיוַי Kt, זיויך Kt, זִיוָךְ Qr, Daniel 5:10, זִי֫וֺהִי Daniel 5:6,9.

Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew זִיו (ziv), meaning "brightness" or "splendor."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1529 (εἰσάγω, eisagō): To bring in, introduce.
• G3444 (μορφή, morphē): Form, appearance.
• G3706 (ὀπτασία, optasia): Vision, appearance.
• G3799 (ὄψις, opsis): Appearance, sight.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with זִיו in terms of appearance, vision, and the introduction of something majestic or divine. They reflect the broader biblical theme of divine revelation and the manifestation of God's glory.

Usage: The term זִיו is used in the context of describing a state of brightness or splendor, often metaphorically referring to cheerfulness or a radiant appearance.

Context: The Aramaic word זִיו (ziv) appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe a state of brightness or splendor, often associated with a cheerful or radiant appearance. In Daniel 2:31, the term is used to describe the "splendor" of the great image seen in Nebuchadnezzar's dream: "As you watched, a great stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and crushed them." The use of זִיו in this context emphasizes the majestic and awe-inspiring nature of the vision. The term conveys a sense of divine or royal majesty, often linked to the presence of God or the manifestation of His glory. In a broader theological context, זִיו can be understood as reflecting the inherent beauty and radiance of God's creation, as well as the joy and cheerfulness that come from being in His presence.

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