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href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of baked clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />its legs were iron, and its feet were a combination of iron and baked clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />its legs of iron, <i>and</i> its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay [pottery].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />its legs were iron, and its feet were partly iron and partly fired clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />its legs were iron, and its feet were partly iron and partly fired clay. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet part of iron, and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From there to its ankles it was iron, and its feet were a mixture of iron and clay. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />his legs of iron, his feet part of iron, and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Its legs were made of iron. Its feet were made partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />its legs of iron, and its feet partly of iron and partly of clay. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />its legs made of iron, and its feet made partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Its legs were of iron; its feet were partly of iron and partly of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet part of iron, and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet part of iron and part of clay. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet, part of them of iron, and part of them of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> its legs of iron, its feet, part of them of iron, and part of them of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The legs of iron, the feet part of iron, and part of burnt clay.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the legs of iron, the feet part of iron and part of clay. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />but the shins were of iron, a certain part of the feet were of iron and another part were of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />its legs iron, its feet partly iron and partly clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Its legs of iron, its feet part of iron and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Its legs of iron, its feet part of them of iron and part of them earthen<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet part of iron and part of clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />its legs of iron, its feet, part of iron and part of earthenware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/2-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=582" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Daniel Interprets the Dream</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8243.htm" title="8243: šā·qō·w·hî (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- (lower) leg. (Aramaic) corresponding to showq; the leg.">its legs</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6523.htm" title="6523: p̄ar·zel (N-ms) -- Iron. (Aramaic) corresponding to barzel; iron.">were iron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7271.htm" title="7271: raḡ·lō·w·hî (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Foot. (Aramaic) corresponding to regel.">and its feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min·nə·hōn (Prep:: 3fp) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">were part</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6523.htm" title="6523: p̄ar·zel (N-ms) -- Iron. (Aramaic) corresponding to barzel; iron.">iron</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: ū·min·nə·hōn (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3fp) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">and part</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2635.htm" title="2635: ḥă·sap̄ (N-ms) -- Clay, potsherd. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of chacpac; a clod.">clay.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</a></span><br />The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1-2</a></span><br />Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-3.htm">Revelation 12:3</a></span><br />Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-9.htm">Revelation 17:9-10</a></span><br />This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits. / There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-3.htm">Revelation 17:3</a></span><br />And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Revelation 13:11-18</a></span><br />Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. / And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. / And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Revelation 17:16-17</a></span><br />And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. / For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</a></span><br />Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. / But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. / And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Revelation 17:18</a></span><br />And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2-3</a></span><br />And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Revelation 18:9-10</a></span><br />Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Revelation 18:21</a></span><br />Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Revelation 19:1-2</a></span><br />After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Daniel 2:40-43</a></b></br> And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all <i>things</i>: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-7.htm">Daniel 7:7,8,19-26</a></b></br> After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it <i>was</i> diverse from all the beasts that <i>were</i> before it; and it had ten horns… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/4-12.htm">Baked</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-1.htm">Clay</a> <a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-7.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-19.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-7.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/daniel/1-2.htm">Part</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Partly</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-2.htm">Potter's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Baked</a> <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Clay</a> <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/john/19-31.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Part</a> <a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Partly</a> <a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Potter's</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-14.htm">Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">He blesses God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">He staying the decree is brought to the king.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">The dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">The interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel's advancement.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>its legs were iron</b><br>The legs of iron in Nebuchadnezzar's dream represent the Roman Empire, known for its strength and military prowess. Iron, a strong and durable metal, symbolizes the empire's ability to crush and dominate. Historically, Rome was unparalleled in its expansion and influence, controlling vast territories across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The use of iron also reflects the technological advancements of the time, as iron was a key material in weaponry and infrastructure. This imagery connects to the broader biblical theme of empires and their rise and fall, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Revelation.<p><b>and its feet were part iron and part clay</b><br>The mixture of iron and clay in the feet signifies a divided kingdom, both strong and brittle. This part of the statue represents the later stages of the Roman Empire, which became fragmented and weakened over time. The clay, a weaker material, suggests instability and the inability to maintain cohesion. This division is historically evident in the eventual split of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western regions. Biblically, this imagery foreshadows the eventual decline of human kingdoms and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom, as prophesied later in <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a>. The combination of iron and clay also serves as a metaphor for the blending of strong and weak elements, reflecting the challenges of unity and governance in diverse societies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A Hebrew prophet and the main character in the Book of Daniel, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a></b><br>The king of Babylon who had the dream of the statue, which Daniel interprets.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The empire ruled by Nebuchadnezzar, representing the head of gold in the statue.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_statue.htm">The Statue</a></b><br>A symbolic image in Nebuchadnezzar's dream, representing successive world empires.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dream.htm">The Dream</a></b><br>A divine revelation given to Nebuchadnezzar, interpreted by Daniel, revealing the future of world kingdoms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fragility_of_human_kingdoms.htm">The Fragility of Human Kingdoms</a></b><br>The mixture of iron and clay in the statue's feet symbolizes the inherent weakness and instability of earthly powers. No matter how strong a kingdom may appear, it is ultimately fragile without a foundation in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_history.htm">God's Sovereignty Over History</a></b><br>The dream and its interpretation highlight God's control over the rise and fall of empires. Believers can trust that God is sovereign over the affairs of nations and history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Daniel's ability to interpret the dream underscores the value of seeking divine wisdom and understanding. Christians are encouraged to seek God's guidance in interpreting the events of their lives and the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_coming_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Coming Kingdom of God</a></b><br>The eventual destruction of the statue by a stone not cut by human hands (later in the chapter) points to the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Believers are reminded to focus on the eternal rather than the temporal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_eu_today's_roman_empire.htm">Is the EU a modern version of the Roman Empire?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_rome.htm">What does the Bible say about Rome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_nebuchadnezzar_dream_about.htm">What did Nebuchadnezzar dream about?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_daniel's_empires_match_history.htm">How does the sequence of empires in Daniel 2:37-43 align with actual historical timelines, given the lack of comprehensive archaeological evidence to fully verify each kingdom's role?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/2-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">its legs</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁק֖וֹהִי</span> <span class="translit">(šā·qō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8243.htm">Strong's 8243: </a> </span><span class="str2">(lower) leg</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were iron,</span><br /><span class="heb">פַרְזֶ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ar·zel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6523.htm">Strong's 6523: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its feet</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְל֕וֹהִי</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7271.htm">Strong's 7271: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were part</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנְּהֵין֙</span> <span class="translit">(min·nə·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than</span><br /><br /><span class="word">iron</span><br /><span class="heb">פַרְזֶ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ar·zel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6523.htm">Strong's 6523: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and part</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִנְּהֵ֖ין</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min·nə·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clay.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲסַֽף׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·sap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2635.htm">Strong's 2635: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clay, potsherd</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/2-33.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 2:33 Its legs of iron its feet part (Dan. 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