Daniel 5:7
"The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers,.... Or, "with strength" (n); with a strong voice, as loud as he could; which is expressive of the fright he was in, and of his eagerness and impatience of information; laying aside all decency, and forgetting his royal majesty, like a man out of his senses, quite distracted, as it were: of the "astrologers", &c. See Gill on Dan 1:20

, Dan 2:2 , this was the usual course the kings of Babylon took, when they had matters of difficulty upon them, as appears from Dan 2:2 and though they found it oftentimes fruitless and vain, yet still they pursued it; so besotted and addicted were they to this kind of superstition: and the king spake and said to the wise men of Babylon; who were presently brought in from the several parts of the city where they dwelt, and probably many of them might be at court at that time; and being introduced into the hall where the king and his nobles were, he addressed them in the following manner; whosoever shall read this writing, and show me the interpretation thereof: pointing to the writing upon the wall, which continued; and which neither the king nor any about him could read or interpret, and therefore both are required to be done: he shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck; or "with purple" (o); the colour wore by persons of rank and figure; and the chain of gold was an emblem of honour and dignity, and more to be regarded for that than for the value of the gold of which it was made: and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom; not rule over the third part of the kingdom, as Aben Ezra; but be the third man in the kingdom; next to the king and the queen mother, or to the king and the heir apparent; or one of the third principal rulers; or one of the three presidents of the kingdom, as Daniel afterwards was. (n) "cum virtute", Vatablus; "in virtute", Montanus; "fortiter", Cocceius; "cum robore", Michaelis. (o) "purpura", Vatablus, Pagninus; Montanus; Grotius, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (33 words)

H7123 קְרָא
Definition:

7, 1singularאֶקְרֵאDaniel 5:17; 3masculine pluralיִקְרוֺןDaniel 5:15;InfinitiveלְמִקְרֵאDaniel 5:8;Daniel 5:16;Participle activeקָרֵאDaniel 3:4+; —1call, proclaim,בְּהַיִל:Daniel 3:4;Daniel 4:11;Danie 7, 1singularאֶקְרֵאDaniel 5:17; 3masculine pluralיִקְרוֺןDaniel 5:15;InfinitiveלְמִקְרֵאDaniel 5:8;Daniel 5:16;Participle activeקָרֵאDaniel 3:4+; —1call, proclaim,בְּהַיִל:Daniel 3:4;Daniel 4:11;Danie

Possible Meanings:
  • read out (semantic_range)
  • aloud (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H2429 חַיִל
Definition:

23– Persian officials “used force and power” to halt temple construction. חַיִל here names coercive strength directed against covenant obedience, highlighting Judah’s vulnerability under foreign rule 23– Persian officials “used force and power” to halt temple construction. חַיִל here names coercive strength directed against covenant obedience, highlighting Judah’s vulnerability under foreign rule

Possible Meanings:
  • army (semantic_range)
H5954 עָלל
Definition:

16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P 16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P

Possible Meanings:
  • go (semantic_range)
  • come in (semantic_range)
  • be brought (semantic_range)
H0826 אַשָּׁף
Definition:

10; plural absoluteאָֽשְׁפִיןDaniel 2:27;Daniel 5:11, emphaticאָֽשְׁפַיָאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7,15.Topical LexiconIdentity and Social Settingאַשָּׁף (ashshaf, plural ashshaphim) designates a particular 10; plural absoluteאָֽשְׁפִיןDaniel 2:27;Daniel 5:11, emphaticאָֽשְׁפַיָאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7,15.Topical LexiconIdentity and Social Settingאַשָּׁף (ashshaf, plural ashshaphim) designates a particular

Possible Meanings:
  • conjurer (semantic_range)
  • enchanter (semantic_range)
H3779 כַּשְׂדַּי
Definition:

10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1 10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1

Possible Meanings:
  • Chaldean (semantic_range)
H3779 כַּשְׂדַּי
Definition:

10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1 10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1

Possible Meanings:
  • Chaldean (semantic_range)
H1505 גְּזַר
Definition:

27;Daniel 5:11; emphaticגָָּֽזְרַיָּאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7(compare Dr.; ArabicRSJPhil. xiii (1885), 781).Hithpe`elPerfect3feminine singularהִתְגְּזֶרֶתDaniel 2:34a stonewas cut out, so׳אִתְג(K§ § 23, 27;Daniel 5:11; emphaticגָָּֽזְרַיָּאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7(compare Dr.; ArabicRSJPhil. xiii (1885), 781).Hithpe`elPerfect3feminine singularהִתְגְּזֶרֶתDaniel 2:34a stonewas cut out, so׳אִתְג(K§ § 23,

Possible Meanings:
  • divide (semantic_range)
  • determine (semantic_range)
  • determiners (semantic_range)
H6032 עֲנָה
Definition:

covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch

Possible Meanings:
  • answer (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H0560 אֲמַר
Definition:

12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul 12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H2445 חַכִּים
Definition:

21; elsewhere of the class possessed of occult learning in Babylonian V:27, emphaticמַיָא-Daniel 2:13;Daniel 5:15; constructמֵי-Daniel 2:12.Daniel 12:147t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeTh 21; elsewhere of the class possessed of occult learning in Babylonian V:27, emphaticמַיָא-Daniel 2:13;Daniel 5:15; constructמֵי-Daniel 2:12.Daniel 12:147t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeTh

Possible Meanings:
  • wise man (semantic_range)
H0895 בַּבֶל
Definition:

9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting 9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H3606 כֹּל
Definition:

“God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, “God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

Possible Meanings:
  • the whole (semantic_range)
H0606 אֱנָשׁ
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • mankind (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H7123 קְרָא
Definition:

7, 1singularאֶקְרֵאDaniel 5:17; 3masculine pluralיִקְרוֺןDaniel 5:15;InfinitiveלְמִקְרֵאDaniel 5:8;Daniel 5:16;Participle activeקָרֵאDaniel 3:4+; —1call, proclaim,בְּהַיִל:Daniel 3:4;Daniel 4:11;Danie 7, 1singularאֶקְרֵאDaniel 5:17; 3masculine pluralיִקְרוֺןDaniel 5:15;InfinitiveלְמִקְרֵאDaniel 5:8;Daniel 5:16;Participle activeקָרֵאDaniel 3:4+; —1call, proclaim,בְּהַיִל:Daniel 3:4;Daniel 4:11;Danie

Possible Meanings:
  • read out (semantic_range)
  • aloud (semantic_range)
H3792 כְּתָב
Definition:

7writing; — absoluteכְּתָ֑בEzra 7:22(Baerכְּתַב, but see K§ 57 near the endStr); construct׳כEzra 6:18; emphaticכְּתָבָאDaniel 5:8 +,הָ֯Daniel 5:7,15; —1writing, inscription(on wall)Daniel 5:7,8,15,16, 7writing; — absoluteכְּתָ֑בEzra 7:22(Baerכְּתַב, but see K§ 57 near the endStr); construct׳כEzra 6:18; emphaticכְּתָבָאDaniel 5:8 +,הָ֯Daniel 5:7,15; —1writing, inscription(on wall)Daniel 5:7,8,15,16,

H1836 דֵּן
Definition:

27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108 27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108

Possible Meanings:
  • judge (semantic_range)
H6591 פְשַׁר
Definition:

45interpretation(of dream) (compare Biblical Hebrew as loan-word); — construct׳פDaniel 4:3;Daniel 5:15,26;Daniel 7:16; emphaticמִּשְׁרָאDaniel 2:47t. Daniel; +Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:16Kt (Qrהֵּ֯);הָ֯Dan 45interpretation(of dream) (compare Biblical Hebrew as loan-word); — construct׳פDaniel 4:3;Daniel 5:15,26;Daniel 7:16; emphaticמִּשְׁרָאDaniel 2:47t. Daniel; +Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:16Kt (Qrהֵּ֯);הָ֯Dan

H2324 חֲוָא
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding tochavah; to show -- shew.see HEBREWchavahNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originseechavah.Brown-Driver-Briggs[חֲוָה]verb Pa. Haph`el(M§ 65 c) declare (ᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrew (Aramaic) corresponding tochavah; to show -- shew.see HEBREWchavahNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originseechavah.Brown-Driver-Briggs[חֲוָה]verb Pa. Haph`el(M§ 65 c) declare (ᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrew

H0711 אַרְגְּוָן
Definition:

7) amounted to granting visible access to kingly dignity. The mention of a “gold chain” and the title “third highest ruler in the kingdom” reinforces that clothed status and political authority stood 7) amounted to granting visible access to kingly dignity. The mention of a “gold chain” and the title “third highest ruler in the kingdom” reinforces that clothed status and political authority stood

Possible Meanings:
  • purple (semantic_range)
  • red-purple (semantic_range)
H3848 לְבַשׁ
Definition:

7– “He who reads this inscription and explains it will be clothed in purple…”.2.Daniel 5:16– “You shall be clothed in purple and wear a gold chain around your neck…”.3.Daniel 5:29– “Then Belshazzar ga 7– “He who reads this inscription and explains it will be clothed in purple…”.2.Daniel 5:16– “You shall be clothed in purple and wear a gold chain around your neck…”.3.Daniel 5:29– “Then Belshazzar ga

H2002 הַמְנִיךְ
Definition:

7) AndrM 60*(readingהַמְיָֽנְכָא); see also BehrmixLagGes. Abh. 40; Arm. Stud. 1420; see Krauss5f.(who compares also Talmudמוּנְיָיק,מָנְיָיקnecklace, bracelet, LevyNHWB iii. 52 b, 158 bD230)); — of g 7) AndrM 60*(readingהַמְיָֽנְכָא); see also BehrmixLagGes. Abh. 40; Arm. Stud. 1420; see Krauss5f.(who compares also Talmudמוּנְיָיק,מָנְיָיקnecklace, bracelet, LevyNHWB iii. 52 b, 158 bD230)); — of g

H2002 הַמְנִיךְ
Definition:

7) AndrM 60*(readingהַמְיָֽנְכָא); see also BehrmixLagGes. Abh. 40; Arm. Stud. 1420; see Krauss5f.(who compares also Talmudמוּנְיָיק,מָנְיָיקnecklace, bracelet, LevyNHWB iii. 52 b, 158 bD230)); — of g 7) AndrM 60*(readingהַמְיָֽנְכָא); see also BehrmixLagGes. Abh. 40; Arm. Stud. 1420; see Krauss5f.(who compares also Talmudמוּנְיָיק,מָנְיָיקnecklace, bracelet, LevyNHWB iii. 52 b, 158 bD230)); — of g

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H1722 דְּהַב
Definition:

32gold(soᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrewזָהָב); — absolute׳דDaniel 2:32+,דְּהַ֑בEzra 7:15; emphaticדַּהֲבָהEzra 5:14;Ezra 6:5;Ezra 7:18,בָא-Daniel 2:3515t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and Overviewדְּהַ 32gold(soᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrewזָהָב); — absolute׳דDaniel 2:32+,דְּהַ֑בEzra 7:15; emphaticדַּהֲבָהEzra 5:14;Ezra 6:5;Ezra 7:18,בָא-Daniel 2:3515t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and Overviewדְּהַ

H5922 עַל
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • over (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • above (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H6676 צַוַּאר
Definition:

16,צַוְּארֵהּDaniel 5:7;Daniel 5:29.Topical LexiconRange of Meaning and Imageryצַוַּאר most simply denotes the physical neck, yet its canonical setting invests the word with rich layers of honor, vuln 16,צַוְּארֵהּDaniel 5:7;Daniel 5:29.Topical LexiconRange of Meaning and Imageryצַוַּאר most simply denotes the physical neck, yet its canonical setting invests the word with rich layers of honor, vuln

H8523 תְּלִיתַי
Definition:

7.[תְּלִיתַי]adjectivethird(ᵑ7תְּלִיתַי, Syriac); — feminineתְּלִיתָיָאKt,תָאָה- Qr (K§ 11,1 b))Daniel 2:39the third kingdom.Topical LexiconMeaning and ScopeStrong’s Hebrew 8523 designates an ordinal 7.[תְּלִיתַי]adjectivethird(ᵑ7תְּלִיתַי, Syriac); — feminineתְּלִיתָיָאKt,תָאָה- Qr (K§ 11,1 b))Daniel 2:39the third kingdom.Topical LexiconMeaning and ScopeStrong’s Hebrew 8523 designates an ordinal

H4437 מַלְכוּ
Definition:

39+; constructמַלְכוּתEzra 4:24+; emphaticתָא-Daniel 2:37+,תָה-Daniel 2:44; suffixתִי-Daniel 4:15+,הֵתּ-Daniel 3:33+,תָךְ-Daniel 4:23+; plural constructמַלְכְוָתDaniel 7:27; emphaticוָתָא-Daniel 2:44; 39+; constructמַלְכוּתEzra 4:24+; emphaticתָא-Daniel 2:37+,תָה-Daniel 2:44; suffixתִי-Daniel 4:15+,הֵתּ-Daniel 3:33+,תָךְ-Daniel 4:23+; plural constructמַלְכְוָתDaniel 7:27; emphaticוָתָא-Daniel 2:44;

Possible Meanings:
  • royalty (semantic_range)
  • reign (semantic_range)
  • kingdom (semantic_range)
H7981 שְׁלֵט
Definition:

38;Daniel 2:39;Daniel 2:48;Daniel 3:27;Daniel 5:7;Daniel 5:16;Daniel 6:24.Occurrences and Narrative Setting1.Daniel 2:38-39– Nebuchadnezzar receives worldwide “rule” from God (verse 38), but another k 38;Daniel 2:39;Daniel 2:48;Daniel 3:27;Daniel 5:7;Daniel 5:16;Daniel 6:24.Occurrences and Narrative Setting1.Daniel 2:38-39– Nebuchadnezzar receives worldwide “rule” from God (verse 38), but another k

Possible Meanings:
  • have power (semantic_range)
  • have power (semantic_range)
  • make ruler (semantic_range)

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