Daniel 5:24
Daniel 5:24 in Multiple Translations
Therefore He sent the hand that wrote the inscription.
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then the part of the hand was sent out from before him, and this writing was recorded.
That's why he sent the hand to write this message.
Then was the palme of the hand sent from him, and hath written this writing.
'Then from before Him sent is the extremity of the hand, and the writing is noted down;
Then the part of the hand was sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
Wherefore he hath sent the part of the hand which hath written this that is set down.
So God sent that hand to write a message for you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 5:24
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Daniel 5:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בֵּ/אדַ֨יִן֙
מִן
קֳדָמ֔וֹ/הִי
שְׁלִ֖יַחַ
פַּסָּ֣/א
דִֽי
יְדָ֑/א
וּ/כְתָבָ֥/א
דְנָ֖ה
רְשִֽׁים
בֵּ/אדַ֨יִן֙
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
קֳדָמ֔וֹ/הִי
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj | Suff
שְׁלִ֖יַחַ
shᵉlach
H7972
to send
Adj
פַּסָּ֣/א
paç
H6447
palm
Adj | Art
דִֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
יְדָ֑/א
yad
H3028
hand
Adj | Art
וּ/כְתָבָ֥/א
kᵉthâb
H3792
inscription
Adj | N-ms | Art
דְנָ֖ה
dên
H1836
this
Adj
רְשִֽׁים
rᵉsham
H7560
to sign
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 5:24
בֵּ/אדַ֨יִן֙
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
מִן
min
H4481
"from"
Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
קֳדָמ֔וֹ/הִי
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj | Suff
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
שְׁלִ֖יַחַ
shᵉlach
H7972
"to send"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to send something or someone away, like in Genesis when God sent Abraham to a new land. It can also mean to put or dispatch something. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God sending prophets or angels.
Definition: 1) to send 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to send, send out 1a2) to be sent
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: put, send. See also: Ezra 4:11; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:23.
פַּסָּ֣/א
paç
H6447
"palm"
Adj | Art
This word refers to the palm of the hand, symbolizing openness and receptivity. In Psalm 16:8, David writes about setting the Lord before him, using this word to describe his outstretched hands.
Definition: palm of the hand
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: participle See also: Daniel 5:5; Daniel 5:24.
דִֽי
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
יְדָ֑/א
yad
H3028
"hand"
Adj | Art
This Hebrew word for 'hand' represents power, ability, or direction. It is often used figuratively to describe God's strength or human capability. The Bible uses 'yad' to convey a sense of power or control.
Definition: 1) hand 2) power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: hand, power. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:25.
וּ/כְתָבָ֥/א
kᵉthâb
H3792
"inscription"
Adj | N-ms | Art
This word is similar to H3791, but it specifically refers to an inscription or written decree. It is used in the book of Daniel to describe a written command. The KJV translates it as 'writing' or 'prescribing'.
Definition: 1) a writing 1a) writing, inscription 1b) written decree, written requirement
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: prescribing, writing(-ten). See also: Ezra 6:18; Daniel 5:17; Daniel 6:11.
דְנָ֖ה
dên
H1836
"this"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'this' or 'therefore' and is used to point to something specific. It is often used in the Bible to connect ideas or explain a reason.
Definition: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (afore-) time, [phrase] after this manner, here (-after), one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), [phrase] thus, where(-fore), which. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:29; Jeremiah 10:11.
רְשִֽׁים
rᵉsham
H7560
"to sign"
Adj
To sign or write something is what this Hebrew word means. In Job 31:35, Job wishes that his accuser would sign and write down the charges against him.
Definition: 1) to inscribe, sign 1a) (P'al) to inscribe, sign 1b) (P'al) 1b1) to be inscribed, be written 1b2) to be signed
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: sign, write. See also: Daniel 5:24; Daniel 6:10; Daniel 6:14.
Study Notes — Daniel 5:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 5:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 5:24
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
- Sermons on Daniel 5:24
Context — Daniel Interprets the Handwriting
22But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.
23Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways.
24Therefore He sent the hand that wrote the inscription.
25Now this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN. 26And this is the interpretation of the message: MENE means that God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 5:5 | At that moment the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. As the king watched the hand that was writing, |
Daniel 5:24 Summary
In Daniel 5:24, God sends a hand to write a message to Belshazzar, warning him of His judgment and sovereignty. This event shows us that God is all-powerful and can communicate with us in amazing ways, as seen in Daniel 5:24 and Psalm 19:1-6. Just like Belshazzar, we must humble ourselves before God and acknowledge His power, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6-7 and Matthew 23:12. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of rebellion and experience God's mercy and love, as promised in 2 Chronicles 7:14 and 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the hand that wrote the inscription in Daniel 5:24?
The hand that wrote the inscription represents God's judgment and sovereignty, as seen in Daniel 5:24, and is a warning to Belshazzar of the consequences of his actions, similar to the warnings given to Pharaoh in Exodus 9:14-16.
Why did God send the hand to write the inscription?
God sent the hand to write the inscription as a direct response to Belshazzar's rebellion against Him, as stated in Daniel 5:22-23, and to fulfill the prophecy spoken through the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 46:10.
What can we learn from the fact that God sent a hand to write a message to Belshazzar?
This event teaches us about God's power and ability to communicate with humanity in various ways, as seen in Daniel 5:24, and reminds us of the importance of humility and obedience, as emphasized in Proverbs 22:4 and 1 Peter 5:6-7.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
Daniel 5:24 is part of a larger narrative of God's judgment and redemption, as seen in Daniel 5:1-31, and echoes the theme of God's sovereignty found in Psalm 135:6 and Romans 9:20-21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can humble myself before God, as Belshazzar failed to do, and what are the consequences of not doing so?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's sovereignty and judgment in my own life, as seen in Daniel 5:24?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be rebelling against God, and how can I surrender them to Him, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9 and James 4:7-10?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character, and how can I respond to His majesty and power, as described in Psalm 95:6-7 and Hebrews 12:28-29?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:24
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:24
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written. Then - when thou liftest thyself against the Lord. The part of the hand - the fore part, the fingers. Was ... sent from him - i:e., from God.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
It is called part of the hand, because the hand appeared parted from the rest of the body.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
Daniel 5:24 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.Ver. 24. Then was the part of the hand.] Completa peccati mensura, non differtur poena, when sin is once ripe, punishment is ready. The bottle of wickedness, when once full with those bitter waters, will soon sink to the bottom.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
(24) Then.—Not only “at that time,” but also “because of this.” Daniel here expressly designates the writing as something proceeding from God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
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.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 5:24
24. Then was the palm (Daniel 5:5) of the hand sent forth from before him; and this writing was inscribed] Daniel 5:5. Then is here equivalent, virtually, to hence, therefore.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:24
Then was the part of the hand sent from him - To wit, the fingers. See Daniel 5:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:24
24. For the hand see note Daniel 5:5. Writing — Rather, engraving. The Babylonians were a scribbling people, and wrote or carved their inscriptions everywhere. (See Introduction, III, 2.)
Sermons on Daniel 5:24
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The Writing on the Wall by Peter Orasuk | Peter Orasuk delivers a powerful sermon titled 'The Writing on the Wall,' emphasizing the dire consequences of being found wanting before God, as illustrated in Daniel 5. He draws |
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Weighed and Found Wanting by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Daniel preaches to Belshazzar, the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, about the consequences of pride and disobedience to God. He reminds Belshazzar of how Nebuchadnezzar |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 41-42 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses God's self-definition and his power as the creator of the heavens and the earth. The preacher references the story of Belshazzar and the hand |
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Belshazzer by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher uses the story of Belshazzar from the book of Daniel to illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's offer of salvation. Belshazzar, a pleasure-loving |
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The Gospel in Genesis by Glenn Matthews | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing God's loneliness and decision to create the world. God brings light into the darkness and shapes the earth, creating valleys and m |
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Sunday Night Meditations 31 Message and Song - 1950's by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon, and his downfall. Belshazzar was a pleasure-loving king who dismissed all fear and indulg |