Daniel 5:6

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Alors le roi changea de couleur, et ses pensées le troublèrent; les jointures de ses reins se relâchèrent, et ses genoux se heurtèrent l'un contre l'autre.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, King Belshazzar of Babylon is terrified after seeing a mysterious hand write a message on the wall. His fear is so great that he can barely stand, showing how his sin has caught up with him.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if you were playing hide and seek and suddenly saw a ghost. You would be so scared that you might not be able to stand up straight. That's how scared the king was when he saw the hand writing on the wall!

Contexte historique

Daniel 5 is part of the book of Daniel, written by the prophet Daniel during the Babylonian exile. It tells the story of King Belshazzar's feast where he desecrates sacred items and faces divine judgment through a mysterious message.

Application pour aujourd'hui

This verse shows how people react to divine judgment. In modern life, consider how we might feel if we faced the consequences of our actions, like a boss seeing our poor work performance.

Thèmes

• judgment
• fear
• consequences
• divine intervention
• sin
• prophesy

Versets liés

• Ezekiel 28:1-10
• Isaiah 13:19-22
• Revelation 18:2
• Luke 21:25-26
• 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

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Questions fréquentes

Why was the king so scared?

The king was terrified because he saw a divine message that foretold his downfall, making him confront his own sins and impending judgment.

How does this show the impact of divine judgment?

This verse demonstrates that divine judgment can cause intense fear and physical reactions, reflecting the severity of the message and its consequences.

What can we learn about facing our fears?

The king's reaction teaches us that facing divine judgment can be overwhelming, but it also offers a chance for repentance and turning from sin.

Does this verse mention the message on the wall?

No, this verse describes the king's reaction to the message, but it does not specify what the message says. The message is mentioned in the verses that follow.