Daniel 5:15

Good News Translation

The advisers and magicians were brought in to read this writing and tell me what it means, but they could not discover the meaning.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:12

Keep all your magic spells and charms; you have used them since you were young. Perhaps they will be of some help to you; perhaps you can frighten your enemies.

Daniel 4:18

“This is the dream I had,” said King Nebuchadnezzar. “Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means. None of my royal advisers could tell me, but you can, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”

Daniel 5:14

I have heard that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that you are skillful and have knowledge and wisdom.