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Friday, August 15th, 2025
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
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Good News Translation
Daniel 5:24
That is why God has sent the hand to write these words.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, he sent the hand, and this writing was inscribed.
Therefore, he sent the hand, and this writing was inscribed.
Hebrew Names Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
King James Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
English Standard Version
"Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed.
"Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed.
New American Standard Bible
"Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out.
"Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out.
New Century Version
So God sent the hand that wrote on the wall.
So God sent the hand that wrote on the wall.
Amplified Bible
"Then the hand was sent from the presence [of the Most High God], and this inscription was written:
"Then the hand was sent from the presence [of the Most High God], and this inscription was written:
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then was the palme of the hand sent from him, and hath written this writing.
Then was the palme of the hand sent from him, and hath written this writing.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out.
"Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out.
Berean Standard Bible
Therefore He sent the hand that wrote the inscription.
Therefore He sent the hand that wrote the inscription.
Contemporary English Version
That's why he sent the hand to write this message on the wall.
That's why he sent the hand to write this message on the wall.
Complete Jewish Bible
This is why he sent the hand to write this inscription;
This is why he sent the hand to write this inscription;
Darby Translation
then from before him was sent the part of the hand, and this writing hath been written.
then from before him was sent the part of the hand, and this writing hath been written.
Easy-to-Read Version
So because of that, God sent the hand that wrote on the wall.
So because of that, God sent the hand that wrote on the wall.
George Lamsa Translation
Then the palm of the hand was sent from his presence; and this writing was written.
Then the palm of the hand was sent from his presence; and this writing was written.
Lexham English Bible
So then the palm of the hand was sent out from his presence and this writing was inscribed.
So then the palm of the hand was sent out from his presence and this writing was inscribed.
Literal Translation
Then the part of the hand was sent from Him, and this writing was written.
Then the part of the hand was sent from Him, and this writing was written.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Therfore is the palme off this honde sent hither from him, to token vp this wrytinge.
Therfore is the palme off this honde sent hither from him, to token vp this wrytinge.
American Standard Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Bible in Basic English
Then the part of the hand was sent out from before him, and this writing was recorded.
Then the part of the hand was sent out from before him, and this writing was recorded.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
then was the palm of the hand sent from before Him, and this writing was inscribed.
then was the palm of the hand sent from before Him, and this writing was inscribed.
King James Version (1611)
Then was the part of the hand sent from him, and this writing was written.
Then was the part of the hand sent from him, and this writing was written.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then was the knockles of the hand sent from him, and hath written this writing.
Then was the knockles of the hand sent from him, and hath written this writing.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Therefore from his presence has been sent forth the knuckle of a hand; and he has ordered the writing.
Therefore from his presence has been sent forth the knuckle of a hand; and he has ordered the writing.
English Revised Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
World English Bible
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor the fyngur of the hond was sent of hym, which hond wroot this thing that is writun.
Therfor the fyngur of the hond was sent of hym, which hond wroot this thing that is writun.
Update Bible Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
New English Translation
Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed.
Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed.
New King James Version
Then the fingers [fn] of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written.
Then the fingers [fn] of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written.
New Living Translation
So God has sent this hand to write this message.
So God has sent this hand to write this message.
New Life Bible
So the hand was sent from Him to write on your wall.
So the hand was sent from Him to write on your wall.
New Revised Standard
"So from his presence the hand was sent and this writing was inscribed.
"So from his presence the hand was sent and this writing was inscribed.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then was there put forth from before him the part of the hand, - and, this writing, was inscribed:
Then was there put forth from before him the part of the hand, - and, this writing, was inscribed:
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore, he hath sent the part of the hand which hath written this that is set down.
Wherefore, he hath sent the part of the hand which hath written this that is set down.
Revised Standard Version
"Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed.
"Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed.
Young's Literal Translation
`Then from before Him sent is the extremity of the hand, and the writing is noted down;
`Then from before Him sent is the extremity of the hand, and the writing is noted down;
THE MESSAGE
"God sent the hand that wrote on the wall, and this is what is written: mene , teqel , and peres . This is what the words mean: "Mene: God has numbered the days of your rule and they don't add up.
"God sent the hand that wrote on the wall, and this is what is written: mene , teqel , and peres . This is what the words mean: "Mene: God has numbered the days of your rule and they don't add up.
Contextual Overview
10 The queen mother heard the noise made by the king and his noblemen and entered the banquet hall. She said, "May Your Majesty live forever! Please do not be so disturbed and look so pale. 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. When your father was king, this man showed good sense, knowledge, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him chief of the fortunetellers, magicians, wizards, and astrologers. 12 He has unusual ability and is wise and skillful in interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining mysteries; so send for this man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, and he will tell you what all this means." 13 Daniel was brought at once into the king's presence, and the king said to him, "Are you Daniel, that Jewish exile whom my father the king brought here from Judah? 14 I have heard that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that you are skillful and have knowledge and wisdom. 15 The advisers and magicians were brought in to read this writing and tell me what it means, but they could not discover the meaning. 16 Now I have heard that you can find hidden meanings and explain mysteries. If you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will be dressed in robes of royal purple, wear a gold chain of honor around your neck, and be the third in power in the kingdom." 17 Daniel replied, "Keep your gifts for yourself or give them to someone else. I will read for Your Majesty what has been written and tell you what it means. 18 "The Supreme God made your father Nebuchadnezzar a great king and gave him dignity and majesty. 19 He was so great that people of all nations, races, and languages were afraid of him and trembled. If he wanted to kill someone, he did; if he wanted to keep someone alive, he did. He honored or disgraced anyone he wanted to.
Bible Verse Review
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Daniel 5:5
Reciprocal: Proverbs 16:18 - General Proverbs 18:12 - destruction Jeremiah 51:8 - howl
Cross-References
Genesis 5:5
and died at the age of 930.
and died at the age of 930.
Genesis 5:6
When Seth was 105, he had a son, Enosh,
When Seth was 105, he had a son, Enosh,
Genesis 5:22
After that, Enoch lived in fellowship with God for 300 years and had other children.
After that, Enoch lived in fellowship with God for 300 years and had other children.
Genesis 37:30
He returned to his brothers and said, "The boy is not there! What am I going to do?"
He returned to his brothers and said, "The boy is not there! What am I going to do?"
Genesis 42:36
Their father said to them, "Do you want to make me lose all my children? Joseph is gone; Simeon is gone; and now you want to take away Benjamin. I am the one who suffers!"
Their father said to them, "Do you want to make me lose all my children? Joseph is gone; Simeon is gone; and now you want to take away Benjamin. I am the one who suffers!"
2 Kings 2:1
The time came for the Lord to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah and Elisha set out from Gilgal,
The time came for the Lord to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah and Elisha set out from Gilgal,
Jeremiah 31:15
The Lord says, "A sound is heard in Ramah, the sound of bitter weeping. Rachel is crying for her children; they are gone, and she refuses to be comforted.
The Lord says, "A sound is heard in Ramah, the sound of bitter weeping. Rachel is crying for her children; they are gone, and she refuses to be comforted.
Matthew 2:18
"A sound is heard in Ramah, the sound of bitter weeping. Rachel is crying for her children; she refuses to be comforted, for they are dead."
"A sound is heard in Ramah, the sound of bitter weeping. Rachel is crying for her children; she refuses to be comforted, for they are dead."
Luke 23:43
Jesus said to him, "I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me."
Jesus said to him, "I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me."
1 John 1:7
But if we live in the light—just as he is in the light—then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin.
But if we live in the light—just as he is in the light—then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then was the part of the hand sent from him,.... That is, from God: being thus reproached and blasphemed, at that very instant, and for that reason, because the vessels of his sanctuary were profaned, and idol gods were praised, and he despised; he caused part of a hand, the writing fingers of it, to appear on the wall of the king's palace:
and this writing was written; which was then upon the wall, and he points to it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Then was the part of the hand sent from him - To wit, the fingers. See Daniel 5:5. The sense is, that when it was fully perceived that Belshazzar was not disposed to learn that there was a God in heaven; when he refused to profit by the solemn dispensations which had occurred in respect to his predecessor; when his own heart was lifted up with pride, and when he had gone even farther than his predecessors had done by the sacrilegious use of the vessels of the temple, thus showing special contempt for the God of heaven, then appeared the mysterious handwriting on the wall. It was then an appropriate time for the Most High God, who had been thus contemned and insulted, to come forth and rebuke the proud and impious monarch.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 24. Then was the part of the hand sent — This was the filling up of the cup of thy iniquity; this last act made thee ripe for destruction.
