Matthew Poole and continuators on Esther 8:16
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Esther8:16
16 The Jews had light , and gladness, and joy , and honour .
Which is oft put for gladness, as 2 Sam. 22. 29. Iob 18. 5, 6. Psal. 27. 1. because light is pleasant and disposeth a man to joy, whereas darkness inclines a man to sorrow.
This explains the former Metap[illegible: 1+ letters]or by two words expressing the same thing, to note the greatness of the joy.
Instead of that contempt under which they had lain.
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