Esther 4:13

Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 4:13

BSB

he sent back to her this reply: "Do not imagine that because you are in the king's palace you alone will escape the fate of all the Jews.

AKJV

Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with yourself that you shall escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.

CPDV

he again sent word to Esther, saying, "Do not think that you will save so much as your own soul, just because you are in the king's house and are above all the Jews.

ERV

Then Mordecai bade them return answer unto Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.

NHEB

Then Mordecai asked them return answer to Esther, "Do not think to yourself that you will escape in the king's house any more than all the Jews.

SMT

And Mordecai will tell to turn back to Esther, Thou wilt not imagine in thy soul to escape in the house of the king more than all the Jews.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 4:13

ThenMordecaiH4782Proper Name Masculine commandedH559VerbtoanswerH7725Verb EstherH635Proper Name Feminine ThinkH1819VerbnotwiththyselfH5315Noun FemininethatthoushaltescapeH4422Verbintheking'sH4428Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun MasculinemorethanalltheJewsH3064Noun Masculine

Commentary for Esther 4:13

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

Overview of Esther 4:13

Summary

Mordecai warns Esther she cannot escape danger

Place

Gate area

Event

Mordecai warns Esther

Estimated Time Period

c. 470 BC