Daniel 5:18
Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Daniel is speaking to King Belshazzar, reminding him that God gave great power and glory to Belshazzar's father, Nebuchadnezzar. The key message is that God is the source of all power and honor.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your dad was the coolest kid in school because he could do amazing tricks, but he forgot to thank the teacher who taught him those tricks. This verse is like Daniel reminding the king that God was the teacher who gave his dad, Nebuchadnezzar, all his cool powers.
Historical Background
The Book of Daniel was written by the prophet Daniel during the Babylonian exile. This verse is from a conversation between Daniel and King Belshazzar of Babylon, where Daniel is addressing the king about his lack of respect for God's power.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse reminds us to recognize and thank the people and the sources that have given us our successes and blessings. For example, if you get a promotion, remember to thank your mentors and the hard work you put in.