Esther 8:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 8:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 8:16 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 8:16 — KJV
“The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.”
— Esther 8:16 (KJV)
Esther 8:16 in Context — About the Book of Esther
Esther never mentions God's name, yet His providence saturates every scene. A Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia just in time to stop a genocide, risking her life with the words: if I perish, I perish. It is the book for anyone positioned by God for such a time as this.
Cross-References for Esther 8:16
“And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father.”
Shares key themes with Esther 8:16: light, honour
“Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;”
Shares key themes with Esther 8:16: gladness, joy
“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”
Shares key themes with Esther 8:16: light, honour
“Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.”
Shares key themes with Esther 8:16: gladness, honour
“Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. my exceeding...: Heb. the gladness of my joy”
Shares key themes with Esther 8:16: gladness, joy
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