Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor. New Living Translation The Jews were filled with joy and gladness and were honored everywhere. English Standard Version The Jews had light and gladness and joy and honor. Berean Standard Bible For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor. King James Bible The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour. New King James Version The Jews had light and gladness, joy and honor. New American Standard Bible For the Jews there was light, joy, jubilation, and honor. NASB 1995 For the Jews there was light and gladness and joy and honor. NASB 1977 For the Jews there was light and gladness and joy and honor. Legacy Standard Bible For the Jews there was light and gladness and joy and honor. Amplified Bible For [at this time] the Jews had light [a dawn of new hope] and gladness and joy and honor. Christian Standard Bible and the Jews celebrated with gladness, joy, and honor. Holman Christian Standard Bible and the Jews celebrated with gladness, joy, and honor. American Standard Version The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor. Contemporary English Version and the Jews were no longer afraid. In fact, they were very happy and felt that they had won a victory. English Revised Version The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honour. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the Jews were cheerful, happy, joyful, and successful. Good News Translation For the Jews there was joy and relief, happiness and a sense of victory. International Standard Version For the Jewish people, there was light and joy, gladness and honor. Majority Standard Bible For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor. NET Bible For the Jews there was radiant happiness and joyous honor. New Heart English Bible The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor. Webster's Bible Translation The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honor. World English Bible The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto the Jews has been light, and gladness, and joy, and honor, Young's Literal Translation to the Jews hath been light, and gladness, and joy, and honour, Smith's Literal Translation There was to the Jews light and gladness and joy and honor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut to the Jews a new light seemed to rise, joy, honour, and dancing. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible and for the Jews there was splendor and gladness, joy and triumph. New Revised Standard Version For the Jews there was light and gladness, joy and honor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Jews had light and gladness and honor and joy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And upon the Jews was light and joy and honor and dancing. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honour. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Jews had light and gladness, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of Xerxes…15Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. 16For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor. 17In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.… Cross References Psalm 97:11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Isaiah 30:29 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 12:46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. Treasury of Scripture The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honor. Jews. Esther 4:1-3,16 When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; … Psalm 30:5-11 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning… had light. Esther 9:17 On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness. Psalm 18:28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Psalm 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Jump to Previous Gladness Happiness Honor Honour Jews Joy Light TimeJump to Next Gladness Happiness Honor Honour Jews Joy Light TimeEsther 8 1. Mordecai is advanced.3. Esther makes suit to reverse Haman's letters. 7. Xerxes grants to the Jews to defend themselves. 15. Mordecai's honor, and the Jews' joy. For the Jews This phrase highlights the specific ethnic and religious group central to the narrative of Esther. The Jews, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, were living in exile in the Persian Empire. This context is crucial as it underscores their vulnerable position and the miraculous nature of their deliverance. The Jewish identity is significant throughout the Bible, as they are God's chosen people, through whom He reveals His plans and purposes. it was a time of light and gladness of joy and honor Persons / Places / Events 1. EstherA Jewish queen of Persia who played a crucial role in saving her people from destruction. Her courage and faith are central to the events leading up to this verse. 2. Mordecai Esther's cousin and guardian, who became a prominent figure in the Persian court. His rise to power is a key element in the deliverance of the Jews. 3. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) The Persian king who, under Esther's influence, issued a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies. 4. Haman The antagonist who plotted to annihilate the Jews but was ultimately defeated, leading to the events described in this verse. 5. Susa (Shushan) The capital of the Persian Empire, where these events took place. It was a center of political power and intrigue. Teaching Points Divine ReversalThe account of Esther highlights God's ability to reverse dire situations. Just as the Jews experienced a dramatic change from impending doom to joy and honor, believers can trust in God's power to transform their circumstances. The Power of Influence Esther's influence on King Ahasuerus demonstrates the impact one person can have when they act with courage and faith. Christians are called to be salt and light, influencing their surroundings for God's glory. Joy in Deliverance The joy and honor experienced by the Jews remind us of the joy that comes from spiritual deliverance. Believers are encouraged to celebrate and share the joy of salvation found in Christ. Community Celebration The communal aspect of the Jews' joy emphasizes the importance of celebrating God's victories together as a faith community. This fosters unity and strengthens faith. Honor in Obedience Mordecai's rise to honor reflects the biblical principle that God honors those who are faithful and obedient to Him. Believers are encouraged to live lives worthy of honor by following God's commands.Verse 16. - The Jews had light. A metaphor for "happiness" (comp. Isaiah 58:8). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the Jewsלַיְּהוּדִ֕ים (lay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish it was a time of הָֽיְתָ֥ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be light אוֹרָ֖ה (’ō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 219: Luminousness, prosperity, a plant and gladness, וְשִׂמְחָ֑ה (wə·śim·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee of joy וְשָׂשֹׂ֖ן (wə·śā·śōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8342: Cheerfulness, welcome and honor. וִיקָֽר׃ (wî·qār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3366: Value, wealth, costliness, dignity Links Esther 8:16 NIVEsther 8:16 NLT Esther 8:16 ESV Esther 8:16 NASB Esther 8:16 KJV Esther 8:16 BibleApps.com Esther 8:16 Biblia Paralela Esther 8:16 Chinese Bible Esther 8:16 French Bible Esther 8:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 8:16 The Jews had light gladness joy (Est Esth. 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