...the writing which is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's ring, may no man reverse. (Esther 8.8)
The word sealed is defined in Websters 1828 dictionary as "Furnished with a seal; fastened with a seal; confirmed; closed."
Grownups often tell children who insist on arguing, "case closed!"
Other bible verses come to mind regarding the thought that whatever the King says is final.
- Psa 119.89, For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.
- Heb 4.12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
- 2 Tim 3.16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
- Mat 24.35 - Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
- Pro 4.20-22 - My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
- Pro 30.5, 6 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
- Jn 1.1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
- Psa 119.105 - Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
- Isa 40.8 - The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
- Jn 12.48 - He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Though God's name is never mentioned in the book of Esther, the meaning of the highlighted verse above is clear. His Word is forever settled and is eternal.
However, many scholars and readers note that God's presence and influence are evident throughout the account of Esther, even though they are not explicitly named. This omission is sometimes attributed to the political context of the story, where writing about a foreign God might have been risky, or it may be a deliberate literary device to highlight divine providence working behind the scenes.
- No direct mention: The words "God," "Lord," or "Jehovah" do not appear in the text.
- Implied presence: The narrative is often interpreted as an example of Divine Providence, where God works through the actions of human characters like Esther and Mordecai, despite His name not being spoken.
- Possible reasons for the omission:
- Literary theme: The absence of God's name may be a literary choice to emphasize that God's power and protection are present even when not directly stated, working through seemingly coincidental events.
- Literary theme: The absence of God's name may be a literary choice to emphasize that God's power and protection are present even when not directly stated, working through seemingly coincidental events.
Regardless of the reason our Lord's Name is never mentioned in Esther, there is no mistake in thepurpose of this verse. His Word is "signed, sealed and delivered." All by the precious blood of
"the Lamb slain 'BEFORE' the foundation of the world." (Rev 13.8)
Blessed reading.
