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Text -- Esther 8:16 (NET)

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8:16 For the Jews there was radiant happiness and joyous honor.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Jew the people descended from Israel


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Servant | Mordecai | Minister | LIGHT | Joy | Israel | Haman | Esther | more
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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

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.

Wesley: Est 8:16 - -- Instead of that contempt under which they had lain.

Instead of that contempt under which they had lain.

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 ...

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 again the sunshine of prosperity beamed upon them. Est 9:17; Psa 18:28, Psa 97:11; Pro 4:18, Pro 4:19, Pro 11:10; Isa 30:29, Isa 30:30, Isa 35:10

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

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 - -- 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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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

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 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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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

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 - --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 - -- 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 - -- 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 - --C. The Jews' Deliverance 8:1-9:19 Even though Haman was dead the Jews were not yet safe. This section of...

Constable: Est 8:15-17 - --4. The joy of the Jews 8:15-17 "Crown" (v. 15) should be "turban." Mordecai's clothing reflected...

Guzik: Est 8:1-17 - --Esther 8 - A Proclamation to Help the Jews A. The appeal to the king. 1. (1-2) Haman's home is given to Esther; his position is given to Mordecai. ...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Esther (Book Introduction) ESTHER derives its name from the Jewess, who, having become wife of the king of Persia, employed her royal influence to effect a memorable deliverance...

JFB: Esther (Outline) AHASUERUS MAKES ROYAL FEASTS. (Est. 1:1-22) ESTHER CHOSEN TO BE QUEEN. (Est. 2:1-20) MORDECAI, DISCOVERING A TREASON, IS RECORDED IN THE CHRONICLES. ...

TSK: Esther (Book Introduction) This Book, which derives its name from the person whose history it chiefly relates, is termed in Hebrew, מגלה [Strong’s 04039] אסתר [Str...

TSK: Esther 8 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Est 8:1, Mordecai is advanced; Est 8:3, Esther makes suit to reverse Haman’s letters; Est 8:7, Ahasuerus grants to the Jews to defend t...

Poole: Esther 8 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 8 Mordecai is advanced over the house of Haman, Est 8:1,2 . Esther maketh a petition to the king to reverse Haman’ s letters, Est 8:3-...

MHCC: Esther (Book Introduction) We find in this book, that even those Jews who were scattered in the province of the heathen, were taken care of, and were wonderfully preserved, when...

MHCC: Esther 8 (Chapter Introduction) (Est 8:1, Est 8:2) Mordecai is advanced. (Est 8:3-14) Esther makes suit for the Jews. (Est 8:15-17) Mordecai honoured, The joy of the Jews.

Matthew Henry: Esther (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of Esther How the providence of God watched over the Jews that had returned out of captivity t...

Matthew Henry: Esther 8 (Chapter Introduction) We left the plotter hanging, and are now to see what becomes of his plot. I. His plot was to raise an estate for himself; and all his estate, bein...

Constable: Esther (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title of this book comes from its principle character, Esther. ...

Constable: Esther (Outline) Outline I. God's preparations 1:1-2:20 A. Vashti deposed ch. 1 1. The ki...

Constable: Esther Esther Bibliography Archer, Gleason L., Jr. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. 1964; revised ed., Chicago:...

Haydock: Esther (Book Introduction) THE BOOK OF ESTHER. INTRODUCTION. This Book takes its name from queen Esther; whose history is here recorded. The general opinion of almost all...

Gill: Esther (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER This book has its name from the person who is the principal subject of it; it is by Clemens of Alexandria a called the Book ...

Gill: Esther 8 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER 8 This chapter relates the gifts Ahasuerus gave to Esther and Mordecai, Est 8:1, the suit Esther made to him to reverse the ...

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