Esther 10:2

Authorized King James Version

And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

מַֽעֲשֵׂ֤ה

H4639

And all the acts

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

תָקְפּוֹ֙

H8633

of his power

might or (figuratively) positiveness

וּגְב֣וּרָת֔וֹ

H1369

and of his might

force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory

וּפָֽרָשַׁת֙

H6575

and the declaration

exposition

גְּדֻלַּ֣ת

H1420

of the greatness

greatness; (concretely) mighty acts

מָרְדֳּכַ֔י

H4782

of Mordecai

mordecai, an israelite

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

גִּדְּל֖וֹ

H1431

advanced

to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)

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לְמַלְכֵ֖י

H4428

of the kings

a king

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הֲלוֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#12

הֵ֣ם

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

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כְּתוּבִ֗ים

H3789

him are they not written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

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עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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סֵ֙פֶר֙

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

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דִּבְרֵ֣י

H1697

of the chronicles

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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הַיָּמִ֔ים

H3117

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

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לְמַלְכֵ֖י

H4428

of the kings

a king

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מָדַ֥י

H4074

of Media

madai, a country of central asia

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וּפָרָֽס׃

H6539

and Persia

paras (i.e., persia), an eastern country, including its inhabitants

Analysis

Within the broader context of Esther, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Esther.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Esther Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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