
Text -- Esther 8:16 (NET)




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Wesley: Est 8:16 - -- This explains the former metaphor by two words expressing the same thing, to denote the greatness of the joy.
This explains the former metaphor by two words expressing the same thing, to denote the greatness of the joy.

Instead of that contempt under which they had lain.
TSK -> Est 8:16
TSK: Est 8:16 - -- Jews : Est 4:1-3, Est 4:16; Psa 30:5-11
had light : That is, prosperity and hope. The dark cloud which had so long hung over them was dispelled; and ...

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Poole -> Est 8:16
Poole: Est 8:16 - -- Light is oft put for
gladness as 2Sa 22:29 Job 18:5,6 Ps 27:1 , because light is pleasant and disposeth a man to joy, whereas darkness inclines a m...
Light is oft put for
gladness as 2Sa 22:29 Job 18:5,6 Ps 27:1 , because light is pleasant and disposeth a man to joy, whereas darkness inclines a man to sorrow.
Gladness and joy: this explains the former metaphor by two words expressing the same thing, to note the greatness of the joy.
Honour instead of that contempt under which they had lain.
Gill -> Est 8:16
Gill: Est 8:16 - -- And the Jews had light,.... Prosperity, as opposed to the darkness of adversity in which they had been, see Isa 8:22, or lightsomeness and cheerfulnes...
And the Jews had light,.... Prosperity, as opposed to the darkness of adversity in which they had been, see Isa 8:22, or lightsomeness and cheerfulness of spirit, as explained by the two next words:
and gladness and joy; at the good news of their deliverance, so unexpected by them; thus light is explained by gladness, Psa 97:11
and honour: among men; from their neighbours, who before were held in contempt, as a people doomed to destruction.

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NET Notes -> Est 8:16
NET Notes: Est 8:16 Heb “light and gladness and joy and honor” (so NASB). The present translation understands the four terms to be a double hendiadys.
Geneva Bible -> Est 8:16
Geneva Bible: Est 8:16 The Jews had light, and ( l ) gladness, and joy, and honour.
( l ) He showed by the words that follow, what this light was.

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TSK Synopsis -> Est 8:1-17
TSK Synopsis: Est 8:1-17 - --1 Mordecai is advanced.3 Esther makes suit to reverse Haman's letters.7 Ahasuerus grants to the Jews to defend themselves.15 Mordecai's honour, and th...
MHCC -> Est 8:15-17
MHCC: Est 8:15-17 - --Mordecai's robes now were rich. These things are not worth notice, but as marks of the king's favour, and the fruit of God's favour to his church. It ...
Matthew Henry -> Est 8:15-17
Matthew Henry: Est 8:15-17 - -- 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...
Keil-Delitzsch -> Est 8:15-17
Keil-Delitzsch: Est 8:15-17 - --
The joy experienced throughout the kingdom at these measures. Est 8:15. After transacting with the king this measure so favourable to the Jews,Mordo...
Constable -> Est 8:1--9:20; Est 8:15-17
Constable: Est 8:1--9:20 - --C. The Jews' Deliverance 8:1-9:19
Even though Haman was dead the Jews were not yet safe. This section of...
