Lexicon tqal: To be light, to be insignificant, to be trifling Original Word: תְּקַל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tekel, be weighed (Aramaic) corresponding to shaqal; to balance -- Tekel, be weighed. see HEBREW shaqal Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic; a root corresponding to the Hebrew root קָלַל (qalal), which means "to be light" or "to make light."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of weighing or balancing in the Hebrew and Aramaic texts can be related to the Greek verb ἵστημι (histēmi), Strong's Greek Number G2476. This Greek term means "to stand" or "to set," and while it does not directly translate to "weigh," it is used in contexts of establishing or setting something in place, which can metaphorically relate to the idea of setting a standard or judgment, similar to the weighing process. Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of weighing or balancing, often metaphorically to denote evaluation or judgment. Context: The Aramaic verb תְּקַל (teqal) appears in the context of the book of Daniel, specifically in the well-known narrative of the writing on the wall during the feast of Belshazzar. In Daniel 5:27, the word is part of the phrase "TEKEL," which is interpreted by Daniel as "you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient." This usage underscores the concept of divine judgment and evaluation, where the actions and character of an individual or nation are measured against a standard. The imagery of weighing conveys the idea of assessing worth or value, often with a moral or ethical dimension. The term reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of using scales for commerce and justice, symbolizing fairness and accuracy in judgment. Forms and Transliterations תְּקִ֥ילְתָּה תְּקֵ֑ל תְּקֵ֥ל תקילתה תקל tə·qêl tə·qî·lə·tāh teKel teKiletah təqêl təqîlətāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:25 HEB: מְנֵ֥א מְנֵ֖א תְּקֵ֥ל וּפַרְסִֽין׃ NAS: out: 'MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.' KJV: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. INT: MENE MENE TEKEL UPHARSIN Daniel 5:27 Daniel 5:27 3 Occurrences |
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