The meaning of “בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר”
Understanding Bêlṭᵉshaʼtstsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign derivation Belteshazzar. - § Belteshazzar = "lord of the straitened's treasure" - Belteshatstsar, the Babylon...
בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר
of foreign derivation Belteshazzar. - § Belteshazzar = "lord of the straitened's treasure" - Belteshatstsar, the Babylonian name of Daniel 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' (דָנִיֵּאל or דָּנִיֵּאל)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Abed–nego.” Word: בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר (Bêlṭᵉshaʼtstsar) | |
| Daniel 10:1 | “In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.” Word: בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר (Bêlṭᵉshaʼtstsar) |