This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God has numbered your kingdom, and brought it to an end;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Mene - מנא menê'. This word is a passive participle from מנה menâh—"to number, to review" (Gesenius,

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Daniel here explains these four words that were written on the wall. The king could not read them, either because of a stupor, or because God dulle…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This is the interpretation of the thing
Or, "word" F26 ; for they might all seem as one word; or this is …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel reads Belshazzar's doom. He had not taken warning by the judgments upon Nebuchadnezzar. And he had insulted God. Sinners are pleased with go…

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