Daniel 5:27

TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:27

BSB

TEKEL means that you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient.

AKJV

TEKEL; You are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting.

CPDV

THECEL: you have been weighed on the scales and found lacking.

ERV

TEKEL; thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

NHEB

TEKEL; you are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting.

SMT

Tekel; Thou shalt be weighed in the balances and be found wanting.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 5:27

TEKELH8625ThouartweighedH8625inthebalancesH3977Noun MasculineandartfoundH7912Verb wantingH2627Adjective

Commentary for Daniel 5:27

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

Overview of Daniel 5:27

Summary

Ruler measured and found deficient in divine assessment

Place

Banquet house

Event

Daniel interprets second word

Estimated Time Period

c. 539 BC