en_tn_condensed/dan/05/16.md

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# give interpretations ... make known to me its interpretation
The abstract noun "interpretation" can be translated as a verb. See how you translated it in [Daniel 2:4](../02/04.md). Alternate translation: "interpret things ... interpret it for me" or "tell what things mean ... tell me what it means" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])
# you will be clothed with purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I will give you purple clothes and a gold neck chain" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
# clothed with purple
Purple cloth was rare and reserved for royal officials. Alternate translation: "dressed in royal clothing" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
# the third highest ruler
"the number three ruler" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal]])