Esther 1
Interlinear Bible
1
Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)
וַיְהִ֖י
H1961
וַיְהִ֖י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בִּימֵ֣י
Now it came to pass in the days
H3117
בִּימֵ֣י
Now it came to pass in the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
this is Ahasuerus
H325
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
this is Ahasuerus
Strong's:
H325
Word #:
3 of 13
achashverosh (i.e., ahasuerus or artaxerxes, but in this case xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a persian king
ה֣וּא
H1931
ה֣וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
4 of 13
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
this is Ahasuerus
H325
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
this is Ahasuerus
Strong's:
H325
Word #:
5 of 13
achashverosh (i.e., ahasuerus or artaxerxes, but in this case xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a persian king
הַמֹּלֵךְ֙
which reigned
H4427
הַמֹּלֵךְ֙
which reigned
Strong's:
H4427
Word #:
6 of 13
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
8 of 13
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
כּ֔וּשׁ
even unto Ethiopia
H3568
כּ֔וּשׁ
even unto Ethiopia
Strong's:
H3568
Word #:
9 of 13
cush (or ethiopia), the name of an israelite
שֶׁ֛בַע
and seven
H7651
שֶׁ֛בַע
and seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
10 of 13
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
2
That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
בַּיָּמִ֖ים
That in those days
H3117
בַּיָּמִ֖ים
That in those days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
1 of 11
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
כְּשֶׁ֣בֶת׀
sat
H3427
כְּשֶׁ֣בֶת׀
sat
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
3 of 11
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
H325
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
Strong's:
H325
Word #:
5 of 11
achashverosh (i.e., ahasuerus or artaxerxes, but in this case xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a persian king
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כִּסֵּ֣א
on the throne
H3678
כִּסֵּ֣א
on the throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
7 of 11
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
3
In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:
שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
In the third
H7969
שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
In the third
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
2 of 15
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
לְמָלְכ֔וֹ
of his reign
H4427
לְמָלְכ֔וֹ
of his reign
Strong's:
H4427
Word #:
3 of 15
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
עָשָׂ֣ה
he made
H6213
עָשָׂ֣ה
he made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 15
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
a feast
H4960
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
a feast
Strong's:
H4960
Word #:
5 of 15
drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
חֵ֣יל׀
the power
H2428
חֵ֣יל׀
the power
Strong's:
H2428
Word #:
9 of 15
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
פָּרַ֣ס
of Persia
H6539
פָּרַ֣ס
of Persia
Strong's:
H6539
Word #:
10 of 15
paras (i.e., persia), an eastern country, including its inhabitants
4
When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.
בְּהַרְאֹת֗וֹ
When he shewed
H7200
בְּהַרְאֹת֗וֹ
When he shewed
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 14
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כְּב֣וֹד
of his glorious
H3519
כְּב֣וֹד
of his glorious
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
וְאֶ֨ת
H853
וְאֶ֨ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְקָ֔ר
and the honour
H3366
יְקָ֔ר
and the honour
Strong's:
H3366
Word #:
7 of 14
value, i.e., (concretely) wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity
תִּפְאֶ֖רֶת
of his excellent
H8597
תִּפְאֶ֖רֶת
of his excellent
Strong's:
H8597
Word #:
8 of 14
ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
יֽוֹם׃
days
H3117
יֽוֹם׃
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
10 of 14
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
רַבִּ֔ים
many
H7227
רַבִּ֔ים
many
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
11 of 14
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
5
And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace;
וּבִמְל֣וֹאת׀
were expired
H4390
וּבִמְל֣וֹאת׀
were expired
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
1 of 20
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
יָמִ֑ים
And when these days
H3117
יָמִ֑ים
And when these days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 20
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
עָשָׂ֣ה
made
H6213
עָשָׂ֣ה
made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָעָ֣ם
unto all the people
H5971
הָעָ֣ם
unto all the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
7 of 20
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
הַנִּמְצְאִים֩
that were present
H4672
הַנִּמְצְאִים֩
that were present
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
8 of 20
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
לְמִגָּ֧דוֹל
both unto great
H1419
לְמִגָּ֧דוֹל
both unto great
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
11 of 20
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
12 of 20
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
קָטָ֛ן
and small
H6996
קָטָ֛ן
and small
Strong's:
H6996
Word #:
13 of 20
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
מִשְׁתֶּ֖ה
a feast
H4960
מִשְׁתֶּ֖ה
a feast
Strong's:
H4960
Word #:
14 of 20
drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
15 of 20
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
יָמִ֑ים
And when these days
H3117
יָמִ֑ים
And when these days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
16 of 20
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
6
Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.
וּתְכֵ֗לֶת
and blue
H8504
וּתְכֵ֗לֶת
and blue
Strong's:
H8504
Word #:
3 of 21
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
אָחוּז֙
hangings fastened
H270
אָחוּז֙
hangings fastened
Strong's:
H270
Word #:
4 of 21
to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
גְּלִ֥ילֵי
rings
H1550
גְּלִ֥ילֵי
rings
Strong's:
H1550
Word #:
9 of 21
a valve of a folding door (as turning); also a ring (as round)
וָכֶ֗סֶף
and silver
H3701
וָכֶ֗סֶף
and silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
10 of 21
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
וְעַמּ֣וּדֵי
and pillars
H5982
וְעַמּ֣וּדֵי
and pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
11 of 21
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
וָשֵׁ֖שׁ
marble
H8336
וָשֵׁ֖שׁ
marble
Strong's:
H8336
Word #:
12 of 21
bleached stuff, i.e., white linen or (by analogy) marble
מִטּ֣וֹת׀
the beds
H4296
מִטּ֣וֹת׀
the beds
Strong's:
H4296
Word #:
13 of 21
a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier
זָהָ֣ב
were of gold
H2091
זָהָ֣ב
were of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
14 of 21
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וָכֶ֗סֶף
and silver
H3701
וָכֶ֗סֶף
and silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
15 of 21
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
עַ֛ל
H5921
עַ֛ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
16 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וָשֵׁ֖שׁ
marble
H8336
וָשֵׁ֖שׁ
marble
Strong's:
H8336
Word #:
19 of 21
bleached stuff, i.e., white linen or (by analogy) marble
7
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
וְהַשְׁקוֹת֙
And they gave them drink
H8248
וְהַשְׁקוֹת֙
And they gave them drink
Strong's:
H8248
Word #:
1 of 11
to quaff, i.e., (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
מִכֵּלִ֣ים
the vessels
H3627
מִכֵּלִ֣ים
the vessels
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
2 of 11
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
זָהָ֔ב
of gold
H2091
זָהָ֔ב
of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
3 of 11
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
מִכֵּלִ֣ים
the vessels
H3627
מִכֵּלִ֣ים
the vessels
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
4 of 11
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
מִכֵּלִ֣ים
the vessels
H3627
מִכֵּלִ֣ים
the vessels
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
5 of 11
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
שׁוֹנִ֑ים
being diverse
H8138
שׁוֹנִ֑ים
being diverse
Strong's:
H8138
Word #:
6 of 11
to fold, i.e., duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
רָ֖ב
in abundance
H7227
רָ֖ב
in abundance
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
9 of 11
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
8
And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כֵ֣ן׀
H3651
כֵ֣ן׀
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
6 of 16
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
יִסַּ֣ד
had appointed
H3245
יִסַּ֣ד
had appointed
Strong's:
H3245
Word #:
7 of 16
to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e., settle, consult
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
9 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
רַ֣ב
to all the officers
H7227
רַ֣ב
to all the officers
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
11 of 16
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
בֵּית֔וֹ
of his house
H1004
בֵּית֔וֹ
of his house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
12 of 16
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
לַֽעֲשׂ֖וֹת
that they should do
H6213
לַֽעֲשׂ֖וֹת
that they should do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
13 of 16
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
9
Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.
גַּ֚ם
H1571
גַּ֚ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 11
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
עָֽשְׂתָ֖ה
made
H6213
עָֽשְׂתָ֖ה
made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 11
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
מִשְׁתֵּ֣ה
a feast
H4960
מִשְׁתֵּ֣ה
a feast
Strong's:
H4960
Word #:
5 of 11
drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
בֵּ֚ית
house
H1004
בֵּ֚ית
house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
7 of 11
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
10
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
בַּיּוֹם֙
day
H3117
בַּיּוֹם֙
day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
1 of 21
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
כְּט֥וֹב
was merry
H2896
כְּט֥וֹב
was merry
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
3 of 21
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
לֵב
when the heart
H3820
לֵב
when the heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
4 of 21
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
בַּיָּ֑יִן
with wine
H3196
בַּיָּ֑יִן
with wine
Strong's:
H3196
Word #:
6 of 21
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
שִׁבְעַת֙
the seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַת֙
the seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
15 of 21
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
הַסָּ֣רִיסִ֔ים
chamberlains
H5631
הַסָּ֣רִיסִ֔ים
chamberlains
Strong's:
H5631
Word #:
16 of 21
a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
הַמְשָׁ֣רְתִ֔ים
that served
H8334
הַמְשָׁ֣רְתִ֔ים
that served
Strong's:
H8334
Word #:
17 of 21
to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
18 of 21
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
11
To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לִפְנֵ֥י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֥י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
5 of 17
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
לְהַרְא֨וֹת
to shew
H7200
לְהַרְא֨וֹת
to shew
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
9 of 17
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
הָֽעַמִּ֤ים
the people
H5971
הָֽעַמִּ֤ים
the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
10 of 17
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
14 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
טוֹבַ֥ת
for she was fair
H2896
טוֹבַ֥ת
for she was fair
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
15 of 17
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
12
But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.
בִּדְבַ֣ר
commandment
H1697
בִּדְבַ֣ר
commandment
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
5 of 15
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּיַ֣ד
by
H3027
בְּיַ֣ד
by
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 15
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
הַסָּֽרִיסִ֑ים
his chamberlains
H5631
הַסָּֽרִיסִ֑ים
his chamberlains
Strong's:
H5631
Word #:
9 of 15
a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
וַיִּקְצֹ֤ף
wroth
H7107
וַיִּקְצֹ֤ף
wroth
Strong's:
H7107
Word #:
10 of 15
to crack off, i.e., (figuratively) burst out in rage
מְאֹ֔ד
very
H3966
מְאֹ֔ד
very
Strong's:
H3966
Word #:
12 of 15
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
13
Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
לַֽחֲכָמִ֖ים
to the wise men
H2450
לַֽחֲכָמִ֖ים
to the wise men
Strong's:
H2450
Word #:
3 of 14
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
יֹֽדְעֵ֖י
all that knew
H3045
יֹֽדְעֵ֖י
all that knew
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
4 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
הָֽעִתִּ֑ים
the times
H6256
הָֽעִתִּ֑ים
the times
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
5 of 14
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כֵן֙
H3651
כֵן֙
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
7 of 14
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
דְּבַ֣ר
manner
H1697
דְּבַ֣ר
manner
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
8 of 14
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
לִפְנֵ֕י
toward
H6440
לִפְנֵ֕י
toward
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
10 of 14
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
14
And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, which saw the king's face, and which sat the first in the kingdom;)
תַרְשִׁ֔ישׁ
Tarshish
H8659
תַרְשִׁ֔ישׁ
Tarshish
Strong's:
H8659
Word #:
6 of 19
tarshish, a place on the mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if for or from that port); also the name of a persian and of an i
שִׁבְעַ֞ת
the seven
H7651
שִׁבְעַ֞ת
the seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
10 of 19
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
פָּרַ֣ס
of Persia
H6539
פָּרַ֣ס
of Persia
Strong's:
H6539
Word #:
12 of 19
paras (i.e., persia), an eastern country, including its inhabitants
רֹאֵי֙
which saw
H7200
רֹאֵי֙
which saw
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
14 of 19
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
פְּנֵ֣י
face
H6440
פְּנֵ֣י
face
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
15 of 19
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
הַיֹּֽשְׁבִ֥ים
and which sat
H3427
הַיֹּֽשְׁבִ֥ים
and which sat
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
17 of 19
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
15
What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains?
מַֽה
H4100
מַֽה
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
עָשְׂתָ֗ה
What shall we do
H6213
עָשְׂתָ֗ה
What shall we do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 15
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עַ֣ל׀
H5921
עַ֣ל׀
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עָשְׂתָ֗ה
What shall we do
H6213
עָשְׂתָ֗ה
What shall we do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
9 of 15
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מַאֲמַר֙
the commandment
H3982
מַאֲמַר֙
the commandment
Strong's:
H3982
Word #:
11 of 15
something (authoritatively) said, i.e., an edict
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֔וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
H325
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֔וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
Strong's:
H325
Word #:
13 of 15
achashverosh (i.e., ahasuerus or artaxerxes, but in this case xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a persian king
16
And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus.
לִפְנֵ֤י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֤י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
3 of 24
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
לֹ֤א
H3808
לֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 24
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לְבַדּ֔וֹ
H905
לְבַדּ֔וֹ
Strong's:
H905
Word #:
9 of 24
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
13 of 24
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
14 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
15 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
17 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
18 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים
and to all the people
H5971
הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים
and to all the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
19 of 24
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
אֲשֶׁ֕ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֕ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
20 of 24
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
21 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
17
For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not.
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 21
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יֵצֵ֤א
shall come abroad
H3318
יֵצֵ֤א
shall come abroad
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
2 of 21
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
דְבַר
For this deed
H1697
דְבַר
For this deed
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 21
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בַּעְלֵיהֶ֖ן
their husbands
H1167
בַּעְלֵיהֶ֖ן
their husbands
Strong's:
H1167
Word #:
9 of 21
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
בְּעֵֽינֵיהֶ֑ן
in their eyes
H5869
בְּעֵֽינֵיהֶ֑ן
in their eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
10 of 21
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֡וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
H325
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֡וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
Strong's:
H325
Word #:
13 of 21
achashverosh (i.e., ahasuerus or artaxerxes, but in this case xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a persian king
בָֽאָה׃
him but she came
H935
בָֽאָה׃
him but she came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
15 of 21
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
16 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לְפָנָ֖יו
before
H6440
לְפָנָ֖יו
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
19 of 21
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
18
Likewise shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day unto all the king's princes, which have heard of the deed of the queen. Thus shall there arise too much contempt and wrath.
וְֽהַיּ֨וֹם
this day
H3117
וְֽהַיּ֨וֹם
this day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
1 of 17
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַזֶּ֜ה
H2088
פָּֽרַס
of Persia
H6539
פָּֽרַס
of Persia
Strong's:
H6539
Word #:
5 of 17
paras (i.e., persia), an eastern country, including its inhabitants
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שָֽׁמְעוּ֙
which have heard
H8085
שָֽׁמְעוּ֙
which have heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
8 of 17
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דְּבַ֣ר
of the deed
H1697
דְּבַ֣ר
of the deed
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
10 of 17
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
לְכֹ֖ל
H3605
לְכֹ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
19
If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she.
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
1 of 27
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 27
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
ט֗וֹב
If it please
H2895
ט֗וֹב
If it please
Strong's:
H2895
Word #:
4 of 27
to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
יֵצֵ֤א
let there go
H3318
יֵצֵ֤א
let there go
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
5 of 27
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
דְבַר
commandment
H1697
דְבַר
commandment
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
6 of 27
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
לִפְנֵי֙
from him
H6440
לִפְנֵי֙
from him
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
8 of 27
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
וְיִכָּתֵ֛ב
and let it be written
H3789
וְיִכָּתֵ֛ב
and let it be written
Strong's:
H3789
Word #:
9 of 27
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
פָֽרַס
of the Persians
H6539
פָֽרַס
of the Persians
Strong's:
H6539
Word #:
11 of 27
paras (i.e., persia), an eastern country, including its inhabitants
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
13 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יַֽעֲב֑וֹר
that it be not altered
H5674
יַֽעֲב֑וֹר
that it be not altered
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
14 of 27
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
16 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לִפְנֵי֙
from him
H6440
לִפְנֵי֙
from him
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
19 of 27
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֔וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
H325
אֲחַשְׁוֵר֔וֹשׁ
Ahasuerus
Strong's:
H325
Word #:
21 of 27
achashverosh (i.e., ahasuerus or artaxerxes, but in this case xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a persian king
יִתֵּ֣ן
give
H5414
יִתֵּ֣ן
give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
23 of 27
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לִרְעוּתָ֖הּ
unto another
H7468
לִרְעוּתָ֖הּ
unto another
Strong's:
H7468
Word #:
25 of 27
a female associate; generally an additional one
20
And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.
וְנִשְׁמַע֩
shall be published
H8085
וְנִשְׁמַע֩
shall be published
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
1 of 18
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
אֲשֶֽׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יַעֲשֶׂה֙
which he shall make
H6213
יַעֲשֶׂה֙
which he shall make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מַלְכוּת֔וֹ
throughout all his empire
H4438
מַלְכוּת֔וֹ
throughout all his empire
Strong's:
H4438
Word #:
7 of 18
a rule; concretely, a dominion
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
רַבָּ֖ה
for it is great
H7227
רַבָּ֖ה
for it is great
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
9 of 18
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
הִ֑יא
H1931
הִ֑יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
10 of 18
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יִתְּנ֤וּ
shall give
H5414
יִתְּנ֤וּ
shall give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
13 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְקָר֙
honour
H3366
יְקָר֙
honour
Strong's:
H3366
Word #:
14 of 18
value, i.e., (concretely) wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity
לְבַעְלֵיהֶ֔ן
to their husbands
H1167
לְבַעְלֵיהֶ֔ן
to their husbands
Strong's:
H1167
Word #:
15 of 18
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
לְמִגָּד֖וֹל
both to great
H1419
לְמִגָּד֖וֹל
both to great
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
16 of 18
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
21
And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
וַיִּיטַב֙
pleased
H3190
וַיִּיטַב֙
pleased
Strong's:
H3190
Word #:
1 of 9
to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
כִּדְבַ֥ר
And the saying
H1697
כִּדְבַ֥ר
And the saying
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
2 of 9
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
בְּעֵינֵ֥י
H5869
בְּעֵינֵ֥י
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
3 of 9
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ
did
H6213
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ
did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
6 of 9
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
22
For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people.
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח
For he sent
H7971
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח
For he sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
1 of 22
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
סְפָרִים֙
letters
H5612
סְפָרִים֙
letters
Strong's:
H5612
Word #:
2 of 22
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וּמְדִינָה֙
into every province
H4082
וּמְדִינָה֙
into every province
Strong's:
H4082
Word #:
5 of 22
properly, a judgeship, i.e., jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
וּמְדִינָה֙
into every province
H4082
וּמְדִינָה֙
into every province
Strong's:
H4082
Word #:
8 of 22
properly, a judgeship, i.e., jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
וּמְדִינָה֙
into every province
H4082
וּמְדִינָה֙
into every province
Strong's:
H4082
Word #:
9 of 22
properly, a judgeship, i.e., jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
כִּכְתָבָ֔הּ
according to the writing
H3791
כִּכְתָבָ֔הּ
according to the writing
Strong's:
H3791
Word #:
10 of 22
something written, i.e., a writing, record or book
עַמּֽוֹ׃
of every people
H5971
עַמּֽוֹ׃
of every people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
12 of 22
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
עַמּֽוֹ׃
of every people
H5971
עַמּֽוֹ׃
of every people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
13 of 22
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
כִּלְשׁ֥וֹן
according to the language
H3956
כִּלְשׁ֥וֹן
according to the language
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
14 of 22
the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame,
לִֽהְי֤וֹת
H1961
לִֽהְי֤וֹת
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
15 of 22
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
16 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אִישׁ֙
that every man
H376
אִישׁ֙
that every man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
17 of 22
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
שֹׂרֵ֣ר
should bear rule
H8323
שֹׂרֵ֣ר
should bear rule
Strong's:
H8323
Word #:
18 of 22
to have (transitively, exercise; reflexively, get) dominion
בְּבֵית֔וֹ
in his own house
H1004
בְּבֵית֔וֹ
in his own house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
19 of 22
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וּמְדַבֵּ֖ר
and that it should be published
H1696
וּמְדַבֵּ֖ר
and that it should be published
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
20 of 22
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue