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Esther Chapter 8 verse 16 Holy Bible

ASV Esther 8:16

The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
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BBE Esther 8:16

And the Jews had light and joy and honour.
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DARBY Esther 8:16

The Jews had light, and joy, and gladness, and honour.
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KJV Esther 8:16

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
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WBT Esther 8:16

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honor.
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WEB Esther 8:16

The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
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YLT Esther 8:16

to the Jews hath been light, and gladness, and joy, and honour,
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 16. - The Jews had light. A metaphor for "happiness" (comp. Isaiah 58:8).

Ellicott's Commentary