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The Gravity of Profanity
Commentators agree this was not just using fancy cups, but a deliberate act of defiance. By drinking from vessels consecrated to God's worship, Belshazzar and his court showed intentional contempt for the God of Israel. Scholars describe this as a profane act, desecrating holy items to mock the God to whom they belonged.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 5:2–3
18th Century
Theologian
Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine – This describes the effect of tasting the wine, stating a fact illustrated in every age and land: that…
John Calvin
On Daniel 5:3
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet uses the word “golden,” probably, because the most precious vessels were brought; silver might also have been added, but the m…
John Gill
On Daniel 5:3
17th Century
Pastor
Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the
temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem<…
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Matthew Henry
On Daniel 5:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Belshazzar defied the judgments of God. Most historians consider that Cyrus was then besieging Babylon. Complacency and sensuality are sad signs of…