Daniel 5:15

And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the thing:

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:15

BSB

Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation.

AKJV

And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof: but they could not show the interpretation of the thing:

CPDV

And now the wise astrologers have entered into my presence, so as to read this writing and to reveal to me its interpretation. And they were not able to tell me the meaning of this writing.

ERV

And now the wise men, the enchanters, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the thing.

NHEB

Now the wise men, the enchanters, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known to me its interpretation; but they could not show the interpretation of the thing.

SMT

And now the wise ones, the enchanters, were brought in before me that they shall read this writing, and to make known to me its interpretation: and they were not able to show the interpretation of the word:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 5:15

AndnowH3705AdverbthewiseH2445AdjectivementheastrologersH826Noun MasculinehavebeenbroughtH5954VerbinbeforeH6925PrepositionmethattheyshouldreadH7123Verb thisH1836 writingH3792Noun MasculineandmakeknownH3046VerbuntometheinterpretationH6591Noun MasculinethereofbuttheycouldH3546Verb notH3809Adverb shewH2324VerbtheinterpretationH6591Noun MasculineofthethingH4406Noun Feminine

Commentary for Daniel 5:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 5:15

Summary

Experts summoned but unable to decode mysterious inscription

Place

Banquet house

Event

Wise men cannot interpret

Estimated Time Period

c. 539 BC