The Aramaic noun nebizbah means a reward, gift, or present given in exchange for a service or achievement. It appears in the context of royal courts where monarchs would bestow lavish rewards upon those who pleased them or provided valuable service.
This word appears in Daniel 2:6 and 5:17, where King Nebuchadnezzar and later Belshazzar offer rewards to anyone who can interpret their dreams and visions. Daniel's refusal of Belshazzar's rewards in Daniel 5 stands in sharp contrast to the typical courtier seeking royal favor, demonstrating that true prophetic ministry is not motivated by material gain but by faithfulness to God alone.