Bible Dictionary
Upharsin
Upharsin was one of the Aramaic words written on the wall during Belshazzar’s feast. It conveyed the idea that the kingdom would be divided.
Definition
Upharsin is an Aramaic word meaning “and they divide.” It was one of the words written by the mysterious hand on the wall during Belshazzar’s feast.
Biblical Usage
In Daniel, Upharsin formed part of the writing interpreted for Belshazzar and conveyed the division of the kingdom. Peres is the simpler form of the same word.
Historical Background
The term is described as a Chaldean word.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
And they divide, one of the words written by the mysterious hand on the wall of Belshazzar’s palace (Dan. 5:25). It is a pure Chaldean word. “Peres” is only a simple form of the same word.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>u-far'-sin (upharsin).</p><p>See MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.</p>