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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Tekel: General Scriptures Concerning</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/t/tekel--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/daniel/5-25.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/tekel.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Tekel</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/tekel.htm" title="Tekel">◄</a> Tekel: General Scriptures Concerning <a href="/topical/t/tekeltekel.htm" title="Tekeltekel">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Context:</b><br>The term "Tekel" is one of the Aramaic words found in the biblical account of the writing on the wall in the Book of Daniel. It is part of the mysterious inscription that appeared during King Belshazzar's feast, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Daniel 5</a>. The word "Tekel" is interpreted by Daniel as a divine message of judgment against the Babylonian king.<br><br><b>Scriptural Reference:</b><br>· <b><a href="/daniel/5-25.htm">Daniel 5:25-28</a> :</b> "Now this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN. This is the interpretation of the message: MENE means that God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. TEKEL means that you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient. PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians."<br><br><b>Interpretation:</b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Daniel 5</a>, "Tekel" is interpreted by Daniel to mean that Belshazzar has been "weighed on the scales and found deficient." This indicates a divine evaluation of the king's moral and spiritual state, suggesting that he has failed to meet God's standards. The use of the term "Tekel" underscores the theme of divine judgment and accountability.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance:</b><br>The appearance of the word "Tekel" in the narrative serves as a pivotal moment in the Book of Daniel, highlighting the sovereignty of God over earthly kingdoms. It emphasizes the belief that God holds rulers accountable for their actions and that divine justice will ultimately prevail. The message conveyed through "Tekel" is a reminder of the transient nature of human power and the enduring authority of God.<br><br><b>Related Themes:</b><br>· <b>Divine Judgment:</b> The concept of being "weighed" by God is a recurring theme in Scripture, reflecting the idea that God evaluates the hearts and actions of individuals and nations.<br>· <b>Accountability:</b> The account of Belshazzar and the writing on the wall illustrates the principle that leaders are accountable to God for their governance and moral conduct.<br>· <b>Sovereignty of God:</b> The narrative reinforces the belief in God's ultimate control over history and the fate of nations, as seen in the transfer of power from Babylon to the Medes and Persians.<br><br><b>Cross-References:</b><br>· <b><a href="/job/31-6.htm">Job 31:6</a> :</b> "let God weigh me with honest scales, and He will know my integrity."<br>· <b><a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Proverbs 16:2</a> :</b> "All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed by the LORD."<br>· <b><a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> :</b> "Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed."<br><br>The account of "Tekel" in the Book of Daniel serves as a powerful reminder of the divine oversight and the moral responsibilities of leaders, as well as the ultimate justice that God administers in the affairs of humanity.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/daniel/5-25.htm">Daniel 5:25,27</a></span><br>And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_43_the_unseen_watcher.htm"><span class="l">The Unseen Watcher</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Darius the Mede, and commanding <b>general</b> of the <b>...</b> <b>Tekel</b>; Thou art weighed in the<br> balances, and art <b>...</b> had been portrayed in the prophetic <b>scriptures</b> years before <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 43 the unseen watcher.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_4_1858/self-examination.htm"><span class="l">Self-Examination</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A great <b>general</b> may lose one battle, but <b>...</b> verdict, "<b>Tekel</b>,""("Mene, mene, <b>tekel</b>,<br> upharsin")""thou <b>...</b> you live without prayer, without searching the <b>Scriptures</b>? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/self-examination.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/the_life_and_death_of.htm"><span class="l">The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is <b>concerning</b> one old Tod, that was hanged <b>...</b> Reading the <b>Scriptures</b>, hearing sermons,<br> godly conference, repeating <b>...</b> evil of cursing ariseth in <b>general</b> from the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the life and death of.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Daniel-Belteshazzar.html">Why did Nebuchadnezzar change Daniel's name to Belteshazzar? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Daniel-eunuch.html">Was Daniel made a eunuch in Babylon? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/mene-mene-tekel-upharsin.html">What is the meaning of “mene mene tekel upharsin”? 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