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Daniel 5:24
So God sent the hand that wrote on the wall.
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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.
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.
Good News Translation
That is why God has sent the hand to write these words.
That is why God has sent the hand to write these words.
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 Then the king's mother, who had heard the voices of the king and his royal guests, came into the banquet room. She said, "O king, live forever! Don't be afraid or let your face be white with fear! 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, this man showed understanding, knowledge, and wisdom like the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, put this man in charge of all the wise men, fortune-tellers, magicians, and wizards. 12 The man I am talking about is named Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. He was very wise and had knowledge and understanding. He could explain dreams and secrets and could answer very hard problems. Call for Daniel. He will tell you what the writing on the wall means." 13 So they brought Daniel to the king, and the king asked, "Is your name Daniel? Are you one of the captives my father the king brought from Judah? 14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you are very wise and have knowledge and extraordinary understanding. 15 The wise men and magicians were brought to me to read this writing and to explain what it means, but they could not explain it. 16 I have heard that you are able to explain what things mean and can find the answers to hard problems. Read this writing on the wall and explain it to me. If you can, I will give you purple clothes fit for a king and a gold chain to wear around your neck. And you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom." 17 Then Daniel answered the king, "You may keep your gifts for yourself, or you may give those rewards to someone else. But I will read the writing on the wall for you and will explain to you what it means. 18 "O king, the Most High God made your father Nebuchadnezzar a great, important, and powerful king. 19 Because God made him important, all the people, nations, and those who spoke every language were very frightened of Nebuchadnezzar. If he wanted someone to die, he killed that person. If he wanted someone to live, he let that person live. Those he wanted to promote, he promoted. Those he wanted to be less important, he made less important.
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
So Adam lived a total of 930 years, and then he died.
So Adam lived a total of 930 years, and then he died.
Genesis 5:6
When Seth was 105 years old, he had a son named Enosh.
When Seth was 105 years old, he had a son named Enosh.
Genesis 5:22
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God 300 years more and had other sons and daughters.
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God 300 years more and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 37:30
Then he went back to his brothers and said, "The boy is not there! What shall I do?"
Then he went back to his brothers and said, "The boy is not there! What shall I do?"
Genesis 42:36
Their father Jacob said to them, "You are robbing me of all my children. Joseph is gone, Simeon is gone, and now you want to take Benjamin away, too. Everything is against me."
Their father Jacob said to them, "You are robbing me of all my children. Joseph is gone, Simeon is gone, and now you want to take Benjamin away, too. Everything is against me."
2 Kings 2:1
It was almost time for the Lord to take Elijah by a whirlwind up into heaven. While Elijah and Elisha were leaving Gilgal,
It was almost time for the Lord to take Elijah by a whirlwind up into heaven. While Elijah and Elisha were leaving Gilgal,
Jeremiah 31:15
This is what the Lord says: "A voice was heard in Ramah of painful crying and deep sadness: Rachel crying for her children. She refused to be comforted, because her children are dead!"
This is what the Lord says: "A voice was heard in Ramah of painful crying and deep sadness: Rachel crying for her children. She refused to be comforted, because her children are dead!"
Matthew 2:18
"A voice was heard in Ramah of painful crying and deep sadness: Rachel crying for her children. She refused to be comforted, because her children are dead." Jeremiah 31:15
"A voice was heard in Ramah of painful crying and deep sadness: Rachel crying for her children. She refused to be comforted, because her children are dead." Jeremiah 31:15
Luke 23:43
Jesus said to him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
Jesus said to him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
1 John 1:7
But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God's Son, cleanses us from every sin.
But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God's Son, cleanses 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.
