Esther 8:16

Esther 8:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.

16For the Jews there was light, joy, jubilation, and honor.

16For [at this time] the Jews had light [a dawn of new hope] and gladness and joy and honor.

16For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.

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

16And vnto the Iewes was come light and ioy and gladnes, and honour.

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

16The Jews were filled with joy and happiness. They were very glad because now they were being honored.

16All the Jews were very happy. Everyone respected them and gave them honour.

16to the Jews has been light, and gladness, and joy, and honor,