Tᵉqal — H8625

Definition

verb

to balance

1. v
2. to weigh
1. (P'il) to be weighed
3. n m
4. tekel, shekel
1. (P'al) tekel-a unit of weight, shekel

Usually translated as

Tekel, be weighed

Origin

(Aramaic) corresponding to H8254

• Shâqal (H8254)

Greek equivalents

• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Tᵉqal occurs 3 times in 2 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Daniel (2)

• Daniel 5:25 — And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL (תְּקֵ֥ל), UPHARSIN.
• Daniel 5:27 — TEKEL (תְּקֵ֑ל); Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.
• Daniel 5:27 — TEKEL; Thou art weighed (תְּקִ֥ילְתָּה) in the balances, and art found wanting.