Hebrew Word Studies (23 words)
12(J) 100measures, i.e. 100 for one = 100-fold.III.שׁער(√of following).שָׁעָהnoun femininebrief time, moment(ᵑ7id.,שָֽׁעֲתָא, Late Hebrewשָׁעָהtime, hour; Syriacmoment, thenhourBrock369, but Christian 12(J) 100measures, i.e. 100 for one = 100-fold.III.שׁער(√of following).שָׁעָהnoun femininebrief time, moment(ᵑ7id.,שָֽׁעֲתָא, Late Hebrewשָׁעָהtime, hour; Syriacmoment, thenhourBrock369, but Christian
14he went out, with infinitive; 3 feminine singularנֶפְקַתDaniel 2:13decreewent forth(compare Luke 2:1); 3 masculine pluralנפְקַוLuke 5:5 Kt (Qr 3 feminine pluralנְפַ֫קָה, K§ 23, 2) fingerscame forth; 14he went out, with infinitive; 3 feminine singularנֶפְקַתDaniel 2:13decreewent forth(compare Luke 2:1); 3 masculine pluralנפְקַוLuke 5:5 Kt (Qr 3 feminine pluralנְפַ֫קָה, K§ 23, 2) fingerscame forth;
- go (semantic_range)
- come (semantic_range)
14he went out, with infinitive; 3 feminine singularנֶפְקַתDaniel 2:13decreewent forth(compare Luke 2:1); 3 masculine pluralנפְקַוLuke 5:5 Kt (Qr 3 feminine pluralנְפַ֫קָה, K§ 23, 2) fingerscame forth; 14he went out, with infinitive; 3 feminine singularנֶפְקַתDaniel 2:13decreewent forth(compare Luke 2:1); 3 masculine pluralנפְקַוLuke 5:5 Kt (Qr 3 feminine pluralנְפַ֫קָה, K§ 23, 2) fingerscame forth;
- go (semantic_range)
- come (semantic_range)
5.2emphתָָ֯אDaniel 2:41; constructעָ֯Daniel 2:42.Topical LexiconPhysical and Symbolic Rangeאֶצְבַּע is used of both fingers and toes, marking the outermost point of the human body. In Scripture such e 5.2emphתָָ֯אDaniel 2:41; constructעָ֯Daniel 2:42.Topical LexiconPhysical and Symbolic Rangeאֶצְבַּע is used of both fingers and toes, marking the outermost point of the human body. In Scripture such e
of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced
- who (semantic_range)
- because (semantic_range)
12; 6:12; 7:14, 25). Daniel (12 occurrences) places the term in royal courts and prophetic visions, contrasting tyrannical human hands with the invincible hand of God that writes on walls (Daniel 5:5) 12; 6:12; 7:14, 25). Daniel (12 occurrences) places the term in royal courts and prophetic visions, contrasting tyrannical human hands with the invincible hand of God that writes on walls (Daniel 5:5)
- power (semantic_range)
10+; emphaticאֲנָשָׁאDaniel 2:38+, so QrDaniel 4:13;Daniel 4:14( > KtאנושׁאK§ 57f); so Nabataeanאנושoften Lzb222Cooke219SAC22): pluralאֲנָשָׁיםDaniel 4:14(Hebraism, M53*proposesאֲנָשָׁא); —1man, human 10+; emphaticאֲנָשָׁאDaniel 2:38+, so QrDaniel 4:13;Daniel 4:14( > KtאנושׁאK§ 57f); so Nabataeanאנושoften Lzb222Cooke219SAC22): pluralאֲנָשָׁיםDaniel 4:14(Hebraism, M53*proposesאֲנָשָׁא); —1man, human
- mankind (semantic_range)
82.Ezra 5:73.Ezra 5:104.Ezra 6:25.Daniel 5:56.Daniel 5:5(second instance in the verse, specifying the act of writing)7.Daniel 6:258.Daniel 7:1Each text falls within the post-exilic or exilic period, w 82.Ezra 5:73.Ezra 5:104.Ezra 6:25.Daniel 5:56.Daniel 5:5(second instance in the verse, specifying the act of writing)7.Daniel 6:258.Daniel 7:1Each text falls within the post-exilic or exilic period, w
8;ᵑ7קְבֵיל, withלְ,לִקְבֵיל, suffixלְקִבֵלִי, etc.,in front of(Dalm§ 47, 7); Syriac,aspect,in front,, suffixin front (of), opposite (to), compareGenesis 15:10ᵑ7ᵑ6; Palmyreneלקבלbefore(Cooke321, compar 8;ᵑ7קְבֵיל, withלְ,לִקְבֵיל, suffixלְקִבֵלִי, etc.,in front of(Dalm§ 47, 7); Syriac,aspect,in front,, suffixin front (of), opposite (to), compareGenesis 15:10ᵑ7ᵑ6; Palmyreneלקבלbefore(Cooke321, compar
- receive (semantic_range)
5.Topical LexiconCanonical OccurrenceDaniel 5:5: “Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall of the king’s palace, near the lampstand, and the king watched the 5.Topical LexiconCanonical OccurrenceDaniel 5:5: “Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall of the king’s palace, near the lampstand, and the king watched the
126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr 126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr
- upon (semantic_range)
- over (semantic_range)
- on account of (semantic_range)
- above (semantic_range)
- to (semantic_range)
5.[גַּלְגַּל] seeגלל. belowTopical LexiconPhysical Substance and Ancient UsageThe noun גִּיר refers to the gypsum or lime‐based coating spread over masonry to create a smooth, white surface. In royal 5.[גַּלְגַּל] seeגלל. belowTopical LexiconPhysical Substance and Ancient UsageThe noun גִּיר refers to the gypsum or lime‐based coating spread over masonry to create a smooth, white surface. In royal
- chalk (semantic_range)
- plaster (semantic_range)
of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced
- who (semantic_range)
- because (semantic_range)
8) and Daniel’s account of Belshazzar’s feast (Daniel 5:5). While linguistically brief, the term anchors two pivotal moments: the restoration of true worship in Jerusalem and the imminent fall of prou 8) and Daniel’s account of Belshazzar’s feast (Daniel 5:5). While linguistically brief, the term anchors two pivotal moments: the restoration of true worship in Jerusalem and the imminent fall of prou
- wall (semantic_range)
14+; constructהֵיכַלDaniel 4:26; suffixהֵיכְּ לִיDaniel 4:1,לֵהּ-Daniel 6:19; —1placeof kingDaniel 4:1;Daniel 4:26;Daniel 5:5;Daniel 6:19;Ezra 4:14(seeמְלַח).2temple:a.in JerusalemDaniel 5:2,3;Ezra 5: 14+; constructהֵיכַלDaniel 4:26; suffixהֵיכְּ לִיDaniel 4:1,לֵהּ-Daniel 6:19; —1placeof kingDaniel 4:1;Daniel 4:26;Daniel 5:5;Daniel 6:19;Ezra 4:14(seeמְלַח).2temple:a.in JerusalemDaniel 5:2,3;Ezra 5:
- palace (semantic_range)
of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced
- who (semantic_range)
- because (semantic_range)
7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget
- counsel (semantic_range)
- advice (semantic_range)
7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget
- counsel (semantic_range)
- advice (semantic_range)
20;Daniel 5:1; 2masculine singularתֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:43+,תָה-Daniel 2:41.2: 41; 1singularחֲזֵיתDaniel 2:46+; 2 masculine pluralתֲוֵיתוּןDaniel 2:8;Pe`alInfinitiveמְֶָחֱזֵז֑אEzra 4:14;Participle activeחָ 20;Daniel 5:1; 2masculine singularתֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:43+,תָה-Daniel 2:41.2: 41; 1singularחֲזֵיתDaniel 2:46+; 2 masculine pluralתֲוֵיתוּןDaniel 2:8;Pe`alInfinitiveמְֶָחֱזֵז֑אEzra 4:14;Participle activeחָ
5, emphaticמַּסָּאDaniel 5:24.Topical LexiconTerm OverviewThe Aramaic noun פַס (Strong’s 6447) denotes the flat inner surface of the hand or the sole of the foot. In Scripture it is rendered “palm” or 5, emphaticמַּסָּאDaniel 5:24.Topical LexiconTerm OverviewThe Aramaic noun פַס (Strong’s 6447) denotes the flat inner surface of the hand or the sole of the foot. In Scripture it is rendered “palm” or
12; 6:12; 7:14, 25). Daniel (12 occurrences) places the term in royal courts and prophetic visions, contrasting tyrannical human hands with the invincible hand of God that writes on walls (Daniel 5:5) 12; 6:12; 7:14, 25). Daniel (12 occurrences) places the term in royal courts and prophetic visions, contrasting tyrannical human hands with the invincible hand of God that writes on walls (Daniel 5:5)
- power (semantic_range)
of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced
- who (semantic_range)
- because (semantic_range)
82.Ezra 5:73.Ezra 5:104.Ezra 6:25.Daniel 5:56.Daniel 5:5(second instance in the verse, specifying the act of writing)7.Daniel 6:258.Daniel 7:1Each text falls within the post-exilic or exilic period, w 82.Ezra 5:73.Ezra 5:104.Ezra 6:25.Daniel 5:56.Daniel 5:5(second instance in the verse, specifying the act of writing)7.Daniel 6:258.Daniel 7:1Each text falls within the post-exilic or exilic period, w
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, &c. From heaven, as Jarchi; or they came forth as if they came out of the wall: this was done by the power of God, though it might be by the intervention or means of an angel; so Josephus Ben Gorion (i) says, that an angel came and wrote what follows; and Saadiah says it was Gabriel, called a man, Dan 11:21 , but this is
conjecture; however, at the very time the king and his nobles were feasting and revelling, praising their idols, and reproaching the God of Israel, this wonderful phenomenon appeared: and wrote over against the candlestick, upon the plaster of the wall of the king's palace; this candlestick was either upon the table, as Saadiah; or affixed to the wall, or hung as a chandelier in the midst of the hall; or, be it where it will, right over against it this hand appeared, and wrote, that, by the light of it, it might be clearly and distinctly seen: though Gussetius (k) thinks, not a candlestick, but a "buffet", is meant; where stood the drinking cups and vessels, and which he takes to be more agreeable to the signification of the word; and moreover observes, that it is not likely this feast should be made in the night, or at least it is not certain it was, or that it was yet night when this affair happened: however, this writing was upon the plaster of the wall, made of lime, and was white; and if the writing was with red colour, as Ben Gorion says, it was the more visible: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote; the back part of the hand; had he only seen a writing, but no hand writing it, he might have thought it was done by some present; but seeing a hand, and only part of one, or however not any other members of the body of a man, nor a man himself, it struck him with surprise, and he concluded at once there was something extraordinary in it; whether any other saw the hand besides himself is not certain; however, he saw it for whom it was particularly designed. (i) Hist. l. 1. c. 5. p. 24. (k) Ebr. Comment. p. 424.