Daniel 5:8 cpdv — Then, in came all the wise men of the king, but they could neither read the writing, nor reveal the interpretation to t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, in came all the wise men of the king, but they could neither read the writing, nor reveal the interpretation to the king. "

— Daniel 5:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 5 — Context

5

In the same hour, there appeared fingers, as of the hand of a man, writing on the surface of the wall, opposite the candlestick, in the king’s palace. And the king observed the part of the hand that wrote.

6

Then the king’s countenance was changed, and his thoughts disturbed him, and he lost his self-control, and his knees knocked against one other.

7

And the king cried out loudly for them to bring in the astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers. And the king proclaimed to the wise men of Babylon, saying, “Whoever will read this writing and make known to me its interpretation will be clothed with purple, and will have a golden chain on his neck, and will be third in my kingdom.”

8

Then, in came all the wise men of the king, but they could neither read the writing, nor reveal the interpretation to the king.

9

Therefore, king Belshazzar was quite confused, and his face was altered, and even his nobles were disturbed.

10

But the queen, because of what had happened to the king and his nobles, entered the banquet house. And she spoke out, saying, “O king, live forever. Do not let your thoughts confuse you, neither should your face be altered.

11

There is a man in your kingdom, who has the spirit of the holy gods within himself, and in the days of your father, knowledge and wisdom were found in him. For king Nebuchadnezzar, your father, appointed him leader of the astrologers, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers, even your father, I say to you, O king.

Daniel 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Daniel 5:8 say?
Daniel 5:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, in came all the wise men of the king, but they could neither read the writing, nor reveal the interpretation to the king. ”
Where is Daniel 5:8 in the Bible?
Daniel 5:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 5, verse 8.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 5:8.
What translation should I read Daniel 5:8 in?
Daniel 5:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 5:8?
Daniel 5:8 reads (CPDV): “Then, in came all the wise men of the king, but they could neither read the writing, nor reveal the interpretation to the king. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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