Esther 5:3

Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 5:3

BSB

"What is it, Queen Esther?" the king inquired. "What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you."

AKJV

Then said the king to her, What will you, queen Esther? and what is your request? it shall be even given you to the half of the kingdom.

CPDV

And the king said to her, "What do you wish, queen Esther? What is your request? Even if you ask for half of the kingdom, it will be given to you."

ERV

Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be given thee even to the half of the kingdom.

NHEB

Then the king asked her, "What would you like, queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you even to the half of the kingdom."

SMT

And the king will say to her, What to thee, Esther the queen? what thy seeking? even to the half of the kingdom and it shall be given to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 5:3

ThensaidH559VerbthekingH4428Noun MasculineuntoherWhatwiltthouqueenH4436Noun Feminine EstherH635Proper Name FeminineandwhatisthyrequestH1246Noun MasculineitshallbeevengivenH5414VerbtheetothehalfH2677Noun MasculineofthekingdomH4438Noun Feminine

Commentary for Esther 5:3

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

Overview of Esther 5:3

Summary

King offers to grant Esther's request magnanimously

Place

King's palace court

Event

King makes grand offer

Estimated Time Period

c. 470 BC