הַמְנִיכָא
ham.nikhchainHow to read Hebrew
aramaicOld TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences1 book3 verses
Definition
(Aramaic) but the text is הֲמוּנֵךְ; of foreign origin; a necklace
Traditional renderings: chain.
Traditional renderings: chain.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Daniel 5:7וְהַמּוֹנְכָא · chainThe king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
- Daniel 5:16וְהַמּוֹנְכָא · chainBut I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
- Daniel 5:29וְהַמּוֹנְכָא · chainThen Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.