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Mene mene tekel upsharin,' Jace said with a faint smile…

“Mene mene tekel upsharin,' Jace said with a faint smile. 'You don't recognize it? It's from the Bible, vampire. The old one. That's your book, isn't it?' Just because I'm Jewish doesn't mean I've memorized the Old Testament.' It's the Writing on the Wall. "God hath numbered thy kingdom, and…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Mene mene tekel upsharin,' Jace said with a faint smile. 'You don't recognize it? It's from the Bible, vampire. The old one. That's your book, isn't it?' Just because I'm Jewish doesn't mean I've memorized the Old Testament.' It's the Writing on the Wall. "God hath numbered thy kingdom, and brought it to an end; thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting." It's a portent of doom--it means the end of an empire.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The biblical phrase signals imminent doom, warning that an empire or personal realm is nearing collapse.

In simple terms: A warning of impending collapse.

Key Takeaway

Heed warnings before it’s too late.

Themes

doom warning empire biblical prophecy

Mood

foreboding serious thoughtful

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • political crisis
  • personal downfall
  • relationship breakdown
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

apocalypse fate power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs of decline are you ignoring?
  • How can you respond to looming threats?
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