Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 8:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Esther 8:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 8 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.”
Esther 8:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 8:16
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour. This summary statement describes Jewish response throughout the empire: "light" (illumination after darkness, understanding after confusion), "gladness" (relief, happiness), "joy" (celebration, delight), and "honour" (dignity, respect replacing threatened humiliation). The fourfold description emphasizes the completeness of reversal from the earlier fourfold description of mourning (4:3). Light contrasts with darkness of genocide threat; gladness and joy replace weeping and wailing; honor reverses the dishonor of targeted destruction. This...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 8:16
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“the city rejoices. When the wicked perish”
“and gladness for the upright in heart.”
“Yahweh. My God will light up my darkness.”
“Mordecai tore his clothes”
“but joy comes in the morning.”
“and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy”
“gracious”
“On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they”
“Go”
“as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart”