Esther 9:29

Authorized King James Version

Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַ֠תִּכְתֹּב

H3789

wrote

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

אֶסְתֵּ֨ר

H635

Then Esther

ester, the jewish heroine

הַמַּלְכָּ֧ה

H4436

the queen

a queen

בַת

H1323

the daughter

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

אֲבִיחַ֛יִל

H32

of Abihail

abihail or abichail, the name of three israelites and two israelitesses

וּמָרְדֳּכַ֥י

H4782

and Mordecai

mordecai, an israelite

הַיְּהוּדִ֖י

H3064

the Jew

a jehudite (i.e., judaite or jew), or descendant of jehudah (i.e., judah)

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

כָּל

H3605

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

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תֹּ֑קֶף

H8633

with all authority

might or (figuratively) positiveness

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לְקַיֵּ֗ם

H6965

to confirm

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

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אֵ֣ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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אִגֶּ֧רֶת

H107

letter

an epistle

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הַפּוּרִ֛ים

H6332

of Purim

a lot (as by means of a broken piece)

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הַזֹּ֖את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

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הַשֵּׁנִֽית׃

H8145

this second

properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Esther. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 kingdom of God 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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
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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