Parallel Verses New Living Translation That is why this celebration is called Purim, because it is the ancient word for casting lots. So because of Mordecai's letter and because of what they had experienced, King James Bible Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto them, Darby Bible Translation Therefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore, according to all the words of this letter, and for what they had seen concerning this matter and what had happened to them, World English Bible Therefore they called these days "Purim," from the word "Pur." Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come to them, Young's Literal Translation therefore they have called these days Purim -- by the name of the lot -- therefore, because of all the words of this letter, and what they have seen concerning this, and what hath come unto them, Esther 9:26 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible9:26 Pur - This Persian word signifies a lot, because Haman had by lot determined this time to be the time of the Jews destruction. Esther 9:26 Parallel Commentaries Library Cross References Esther 9:20 Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to the Jews near and far, throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes, Esther 9:32 So the command of Esther confirmed the practices of Purim, and it was all written down in the records. Jump to Previous Befallen Connection Faced Instructions Letter Matter Pur Purim Regard Term Wherefore Word Words WrittenJump to Next Befallen Connection Faced Instructions Letter Matter Pur Purim Regard Term Wherefore Word Words WrittenLinks Esther 9:26 NIVEsther 9:26 NLT Esther 9:26 ESV Esther 9:26 NASB Esther 9:26 KJV Esther 9:26 Bible Apps Esther 9:26 Biblia Paralela Esther 9:26 Chinese Bible Esther 9:26 French Bible Esther 9:26 German Bible Esther 9:26 Commentaries Bible Hub |