The term 'חֶזְוֵי' (visions) is a plural noun, indicating multiple visions, while 'לֵילְיָא' (of the night) is a singular noun in the construct state, showing possession.
Cultural context
In ancient Near Eastern culture, night visions or dreams were often considered a means of divine communication.
Theological significance
These visions reveal God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine plan through symbolic imagery.
The term 'בַּר' (son) is a singular noun, and 'אֱנָשׁ' (man) is also singular, indicating a specific individual.
Cultural context
The phrase 'Son of Man' was a common Semitic expression for a human being, but in Daniel, it takes on a messianic and divine connotation.
Theological significance
This term is pivotal in Christology, as Jesus frequently referred to Himself as the 'Son of Man,' linking His identity to this prophetic vision of divine authority and eternal kingdom.