Daniel 5:12
Strong's Lexicon
did this
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 3606: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

because
קֳבֵ֡ל (qo·ḇêl)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew 6903: subst 1) front prep 2) in front of, before, because of, in view of, by reason of, because of this, therefore conj 3) because that, inasmuch as, although, according as, before adv 4) accordingly, then

דִּ֣י ()
Pronoun - relative
Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

Daniel,
בְּדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (bə·ḏā·nî·yêl)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1841: Daniel = 'God is my judge' 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' ( H01095 or H01096)

the one
דִּֽי־ (dî-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

[he]
מַלְכָּ֥א (mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's Hebrew 4430: 1) king

named
שָׂם־ (śām-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7761: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid

שְׁמֵ֖הּ (šə·mêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8036: 1) name

Belteshazzar,
בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֑ר (bê·lə·ṭə·šaṣ·ṣar)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1096: Belteshazzar = 'lord of the straitened's treasure' 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon; because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Daniel' ( H01840 or H01841)

was found
הִשְׁתְּכַ֤חַת (hiš·tə·ḵa·ḥaṯ)
Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7912: 1) to find 1a) (Aphel) to find 1b) (Ithp'al) to be found

to have an extraordinary
יַתִּירָ֡ה (yat·tî·rāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3493: adj 1) pre-eminent, surpassing, extreme, extraordinary adv 2) exceedingly, extremely

spirit,
ר֣וּחַ ׀ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's Hebrew 7308: 1) spirit, wind 1a) wind 1b) spirit 1b1) of man 1b2) seat of the mind

as well as knowledge,
וּמַנְדַּ֡ע (ū·man·da‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4486: 1) knowledge, power of knowing

understanding,
וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֡וּ (wə·śā·ḵə·lə·ṯā·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7924: 1) insight

and the ability to interpret
מְפַשַּׁ֣ר (mə·p̄aš·šar)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 6590: 1) to interpret 1a) (P'al) to interpret 1b) (Pael) to interpret

dreams,
חֶלְמִין֩ (ḥel·mîn)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 2493: 1) dream

explain
וַֽאַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת (wa·’a·ḥă·wā·yaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 263: 1) declaration, a declaring

riddles,
אֲחִידָ֜ן (’ă·ḥî·ḏān)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 280: 1) puzzle, riddle

and solve
וּמְשָׁרֵ֣א (ū·mə·šā·rê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 8271: 1) to loosen, abide, begin 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to loosen 1a2) to abide (from loosing girths for camp) 1b) (Pael) to begin, open 1c) (Ithpael) to be loosened

difficult problems.
קִטְרִ֗ין (qiṭ·rîn)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 7001: 1) knot, joint, problem 1a) joints (of the hip) 1b) difficulties, doubts (fig)

Summon
יִתְקְרֵ֖י (yiṯ·qə·rê)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7123: 1) to call, read aloud, read out, shout 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to call, proclaim 1a2) to read aloud, read out 1b)(Ithp'el) to be summoned, be called

Daniel,
דָּנִיֵּ֥אל (dā·nî·yêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1841: Daniel = 'God is my judge' 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' ( H01095 or H01096)

therefore,
כְּעַ֛ן (kə·‘an)
Adverb
Strong's Hebrew 3705: 1) now, at this time, until now

and he will give you
יְהַֽחֲוֵֽה׃ (yə·ha·ḥă·wêh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2324: 1) to show, interpret, explain, inform, tell, declare 1a) (Pael) to show, interpret 1b) (Aphel) to show

the interpretation.”
וּפִשְׁרָ֥ה (ū·p̄iš·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's Hebrew 6591: 1) interpretation (of dream)

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”

Young's Literal Translation
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Holman Christian Standard Bible
did this because Daniel, the one the king named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and perception, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems. Therefore, summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation.”

New American Standard Bible
"[This was] because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Let Daniel now be summoned and he will declare the interpretation."

King James Bible
Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means."

New Living Translation
This man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has exceptional ability and is filled with divine knowledge and understanding. He can interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means."

English Standard Version
because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.”

New American Standard Bible
"This was because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Let Daniel now be summoned and he will declare the interpretation."

King James Bible
Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
did this because Daniel, the one the king named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and perception, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems. Therefore, summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation."

International Standard Version
because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing."

NET Bible
Thus there was found in this man Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar, an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and skill to interpret dreams, solve riddles, and decipher knotty problems. Now summon Daniel, and he will disclose the interpretation."

American Standard Version
forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

English Revised Version
forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.

Young's Literal Translation
because that an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of enigmas, and loosing of knots was found in him, in Daniel, whose name the king made Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and the interpretation he doth show.'
















Cross References
Ezekiel 28:3
Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:

Daniel 1:7
Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.

Daniel 2:26
The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?

Daniel 4:8
But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, saying,

Daniel 5:14
I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

Daniel 6:3
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Daniel 1:1
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.

Daniel 5:11
There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

Daniel 5:10
Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:

Daniel 5:9
Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.

Daniel 5:13
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?
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