Esther 8:16
For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor.
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- Jews
- Esther 4:1–3, 16; Psalm 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.
- Esther 9:17; Psalm 18:28; Psalm 97:11; Proverbs 4:18, 19; Proverbs 11:10; Isaiah 30:29, 30; Isaiah 35:10