Esther 5:7
Esther 5:7 in Multiple Translations
Esther replied, “This is my petition and my request:
Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;
Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is:
Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:
Esther answered, “This is what I'm asking for, and this is what I want.
Then answered Ester, and sayd, My petition and my request is,
And Esther answereth and saith, 'My petition and my request [is]:
Then Esther answered and said, “My petition and my request is this.
Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is :
And Esther answered: My petition and request is this:
Esther replied, “I will tell you what I want most of all. Your majesty, if you are pleased with me, and if you are willing to give me what I am requesting, please come again tomorrow to another banquet that I will prepare for the two of you. Then I will tell you what I really want”.
Berean Amplified Bible — Esther 5:7
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Esther 5:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּ֥עַן
אֶסְתֵּ֖ר
וַ/תֹּאמַ֑ר
שְׁאֵלָתִ֖/י
וּ/בַקָּשָׁתִֽ/י
וַ/תַּ֥עַן
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֶסְתֵּ֖ר
ʼEçtêr
H635
Esther
N-proper
וַ/תֹּאמַ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
שְׁאֵלָתִ֖/י
shᵉʼêlâh
H7596
petition
N-fs | Suff
וּ/בַקָּשָׁתִֽ/י
baqqâshâh
H1246
request
Conj | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Esther 5:7
וַ/תַּ֥עַן
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
אֶסְתֵּ֖ר
ʼEçtêr
H635
"Esther"
N-proper
Esther was a brave Jewish woman who became queen of Persia, as told in the book of Esther. She was adopted by her cousin Mordecai and later helped save the Jewish people from persecution.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Est.2.7; daughter of: Abihail (H0032K); also called Hadassah at Est.2.7; Also named: ha.das.sah (הֲדַסָּה "Hadassah" H1919) § Esther = "star" the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther-daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin, made queen by king Ahasuerus to replace divorced queen, Vashti.
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: Esther. See also: Esther 2:7; Esther 5:4; Esther 9:32.
וַ/תֹּאמַ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
שְׁאֵלָתִ֖/י
shᵉʼêlâh
H7596
"petition"
N-fs | Suff
A petition or request, this word implies something asked for or a loan. It is used to describe a request or demand made to someone, often in a formal or official setting.
Definition: 1) request, thing asked for, demand 1a) request, petition 1b) thing asked for Aramaic equivalent: she.e.la (שְׁאֵלָא "affair" H7595)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: loan, petition, request. See also: Judges 8:24; Esther 5:7; Psalms 106:15.
וּ/בַקָּשָׁתִֽ/י
baqqâshâh
H1246
"request"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means a request or petition. In 1 Samuel 1:27, Hannah makes a request to God for a son. It's also used in Psalm 106:44 where God hears the requests of his people.
Definition: request, entreaty, petition
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: request. See also: Ezra 7:6; Esther 5:8; Esther 9:12.
Study Notes — Esther 5:7
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Context — Esther Approaches the King
5“Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.
6And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”
7Esther replied, “This is my petition and my request:
8If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.” 9That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.Esther 5:7 Summary
[Esther 5:7 shows us that Esther is about to make a very important request to the king, and she is being careful and strategic about how she does it. This is similar to how we should approach God in prayer, being honest and humble, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Matthew 7:7-8. Esther's example teaches us to be wise and thoughtful in our requests, and to trust in God's goodness and provision. By looking at Esther's approach, we can learn to be more intentional and faithful in our own prayers and requests.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Esther wait until now to make her petition to the king?
Esther waited for the right moment to make her petition, seeking to ensure she had the king's full attention and favor, as seen in Esther 5:7, and this is a great example of wisdom and patience, as encouraged in Proverbs 15:23.
What can we learn from Esther's approach to making her request?
Esther's approach teaches us the importance of humility and tact when making requests, as seen in Esther 5:7, and this is in line with the teachings of the Bible, such as in James 1:5, where we are encouraged to ask for wisdom in a humble manner.
How does Esther's request relate to her overall goal of saving the Jewish people?
Esther's request in Esther 5:7 is a strategic step towards saving the Jewish people, as she aims to gather more information and influence the king's decision, much like the way God works out His plans through the actions of His people, as seen in Genesis 45:5 and Romans 8:28.
What does this verse reveal about Esther's character and faith?
This verse reveals Esther's courage, wisdom, and faith, as she trusts in God's sovereignty and timing, similar to the faith exhibited by other biblical heroes, such as Daniel in Daniel 6:10 and 6:23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have had to wait for the right moment to make a request or take action, and how did I handle those situations?
- How can I apply Esther's approach to making requests in my own life, especially in situations where I need to approach someone in authority?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate humility and tact when making requests, and how can I balance those qualities with boldness and confidence?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's sovereignty and timing, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of faith and trust in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Esther 5:7
Then answered Esther and said, my petition and my request is. What she should for the present make; the principal one she had to ask, for wise reasons, she still deferred.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 5:7
Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Esther 5:7
Esther 5:7 Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request [is];Ver. 7. My petition and my request is] She speaks to the king in his own very words: and so must we if we mean to speed in heaven. Take unto you words, and say, Take away all iniquity, and give good, &c. Produce God’ s own words in prayer, and say, as she did to Judah, "Whose are these?" Genesis 38:25. He loves to be set upon in his own words, to be pressed with his promise, to be sued upon his bond. This David knew, and therefore cries, Psalms 86:11, "Unite my heart to fear thy name": it is as if he should say, Thou hast promised, Lord, to give me one heart, Ezekiel 11:19; behold, I find mine heart divided, my thoughts dissipated, and myself disabled for duty (for Anima dispersa fit minor), Unite it, I beseech thee, &c. This is the way to make our prayers to be nigh the Lord day and night, as Solomon phraseth it, 1 Kings 8:59.
Cambridge Bible on Esther 5:7
Chap. Esther 5:1-8. Esther’s interview with the king Esther is received graciously. The king, however, obviously guesses that she has an important object to gain in thus presenting herself, and so enquires the nature of her request. She is careful not to add to the difficulties of her position by anything like precipitancy in revealing her desire. She will shape her plans so as to secure the most favourable moment for preferring her petition.