Esther 9:4
For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.
Esther 9:4 in other translations
| BSB | For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. |
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| WEB | For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces, for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater. |
| ASV | For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. |
| YLT | for great is Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame is going into all the provinces, for the man Mordecai is going on and becoming great. |
| DARBY | For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout the provinces; for the man Mordecai became continually greater. |
| BBE | For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and word of him went out through every part of the kingdom: for the man Mordecai became greater and greater. |
| Webster | For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai became greater and greater. |
What does Esther 9:4 mean?
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Esther 9:1-19
The enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them by the former edict. If they had attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not themselves have suffered. The Jews, acting together, strengthened one another. Let us learn to stand fast in one spirit, and with one mind, striving together against the enemies of our souls, who endeavour to rob us of our faith, which is more precious than our lives. The…
Esther 9:4 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Esther 9:4
- 2 Samuel 3:1
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
- 1 Chronicles 11:9
So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.
- Psalms 18:43
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
- Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
- Psalms 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
- Zephaniah 3:19
Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
- 1 Chronicles 14:17
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.
- Joshua 6:27
So the Lord was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.
- 1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
- Matthew 4:24
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
- Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
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Context
- Esther 9:3
And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.
- Esther 9:4
For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.
- Esther 9:5
Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.
Esther 9:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque Mardochêo era grande en la casa del rey, y su fama iba por todas las provincias; pues el varón Mardochêo iba engrandeciéndose. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car Mardochée était grand dans la maison du roi, et sa renommée se répandait dans toutes les provinces; car cet homme, Mardochée, allait toujours grandissant. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn Mordokai war groß im Hause des Königs, und sein Ruf ging durch alle Landschaften; denn der Mann Mordokai wurde immerfort größer. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | quem principem esse palatii, et plurimum posse cognoverant: fama quoque nominis ejus crescebat quotidie, et per cunctorum ora volitabat. |