Strong’s H1096

בֵּלְטְשַׂאצַּר

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Beltsha'tstsar

Pronunciation

bel-te-shats-tsar

Definition

Belteshazzar

Meaning

Belteshatstsar

Usage

Belteshazzar is the Babylonian name given to Daniel, a Hebrew prophet, by the chief official of King Nebuchadnezzar's court. The name reflects the Babylonian practice of renaming captives to assimilate them into their culture and religion, often invoking the protection of their gods.

Bible references

Daniel 2:26;Daniel 4:8;Daniel 4:9;Daniel 4:18;Daniel 4:19;Daniel 4:19;Daniel 4:19;Daniel 5:12