Esther 8:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour. The literal added to the metaphorical expressions explain the meaning the images are intended to convey, and the redundancy of expression indicates the greatness of the prosperity and rejoicing.

Esther 8:16

16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.