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Esther 8:16 KJV
Esther · chapter 8 · verse 16
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.Esther 8:16 · King James Version
Esther 8:16 in context
14So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
15And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
16The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
17And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
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Key words (Strong's)
- gladnesssimchâhblithesomeness or gleeH8057 →
- lightʼôwrâhluminousnessH219 →
- JewsYᵉhûwdîya Jehudite , or descendant of JehudahH3064 →
- joysâsôwncheerfulnessH8342 →
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It was but a few days ago that we had Mordecai in sackcloth and all the Jews in sorrow; but here is a blessed change, Mordecai in purple and all the Jews in joy. See Psa 30:5, Psa 30:11, Psa 30:12. 1. Mordecai in purple, Est 8:15.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-17