Esther 3:5

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 3:5

BSB

When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage.

AKJV

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

CPDV

Now when Haman had heard this, and had proved by a test that Mordecai did not bend his knee to him, nor adore him, he was very angry.

ERV

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not down, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

NHEB

When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down, nor pay him homage, Haman was full of wrath.

SMT

And Haman will see that Mordecai bowed not, and not worshiping to him, and Haman will be filled with wrath.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 3:5

AndwhenHamanH2001Proper Name Masculine sawH7200VerbthatMordecaiH4782Proper Name Masculine bowedH3766VerbnotnordidhimreverenceH7812VerbthenwasHamanH2001Proper Name Masculine fullH4390VerbofwrathH2534Noun Feminine

Commentary for Esther 3:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 3:5

Summary

Haman enraged by Mordecai's refusal

Place

Palace

Event

Haman's rage ignites

Estimated Time Period

c. 478 BC