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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7418 Purim
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
7000 God’s people
7300 Institutions and culture of OT
7418 Purim
7418 Purim
7418 Purim
A Jewish festival of rejoicing and feasting celebrated in the month of Adar (February-March) commemorating the deliverance of the Jews recorded in the book of Esther.
The origins of Purim
Esther’s position as queen Est 4:14
Haman’s death Est 7:10
The right of the Jews to avenge themselves on their enemies Est 8:11
Explanation of the name Est 9:26 The word “pur”, meaning “lots”, relates to the lots cast to determine the time set for the massacre.
The date for celebrating Purim
See also Est 9:17-19 those living in Susa celebrated on 15th Adar, those in rural towns on 14thThe establishment of Purim
See also
| 1355 | providence |
| 4951 | month |
| 6634 | deliverance |
| 7354 | feasts and festivals |
| 7505 | Jews, the |
| 8794 | persecution |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
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