Word Study

The meaning of בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר

Understanding Bêlṭᵉshaʼtstsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1095
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר

Phoneticbale-tesh-ats-tsar'
TransliterationBêlṭᵉshaʼtstsar
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
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.

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.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Daniel
Book Distribution
Daniel2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר' deepen your understanding of Daniel 1:7?