KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Esther 3:14–15
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Esther 3:14
14The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.
14The copie of the writing for a commandement to bee giuen in euery prouince, was published vnto all people, that they should bee ready against that day.
Esther 3:15
15The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
15The postes went out, being hastened by the kings commandement, and the decree was giuen in Shushan the palace: and the king and Haman sate downe to drinke, but the citie Shushan was perplexed.
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DEFINED WORDS
Esther 3:14
A likeness, pattern, or written transcript.
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MEANING IN THIS VERSE
commandment
An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage
Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Made known to the community; divulged; promulgated; proclaimed.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage
Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)
The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage
DEFINED WORDS
Esther 3:15
Upright supports or doorposts; also messengers or couriers sent swiftly.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Moved rapidly; accelerated; urged with speed.
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A sovereign ruler; one who reigns over a people or realm.
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MEANING IN THIS VERSE
commandment
An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage
An authoritative order, determination, or appointed rule; also to order or establish authoritatively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Rested or was placed in a seated position.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage
Made intricate; embarrassed; puzzled.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage
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From verse 14
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Open the full verse study13The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
14So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
From verse 15
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Open the full verse study15¶ And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
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Open the full verse study20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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Open the full verse study6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
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Open the full verse study16Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
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Open the full verse study5In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners.
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Open the full verse study16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
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Open the full verse study2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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Open the full verse study16For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
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Open the full verse study10And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
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