Esther 9:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 9:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 9:22 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 9:22 — KJV
“As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.”
— Esther 9:22 (KJV)
Esther 9:22 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 9:22
“Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:22: jews, month, good
“Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. It is good...: Heb. there is a good which is comely, etc all the days: Heb. the number of the days”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:22: days, joy, good
“They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. shall long...: Heb. shall make them continue long, or, shall wear out”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:22: days, joy, day
“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:22: sorrow, joy, mourning
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:22: joy, into, good
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