What is the meaning of Esther 9:32? So • The word “So” ties this verse to the flow of the narrative that began when Mordecai “recorded these events” and sent letters to all the Jews (Esther 9:20–21). • It signals that everything that follows is the natural culmination of the deliverance God provided in the previous chapters (Esther 3:1–6; 8:11). • Like the “Therefore” in Romans 12:1, it urges us to see doctrine leading to decisive action by God’s people. Esther’s decree • Though Mordecai had already written, the queen herself now issues a decree, underscoring her God-given influence (Esther 8:8; 8:15–17). • God raised Esther “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14); her decree is the faith-filled response to that calling. • Compare Deborah’s leadership in Judges 4:4–7, showing that God can work through those He places in authority, regardless of cultural expectations. Confirmed • “Confirmed” shows the decree was ratified, settled, unchangeable—just as the irrevocable laws of the Medes and Persians (Daniel 6:8). • This final affirmation mirrors God’s own unchanging word: “The word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8). • It reassures every generation that the celebration of God’s deliverance is not optional or temporary. These regulations about Purim • The regulations had already been outlined: two days of feasting, joy, sending portions and gifts to the poor (Esther 9:21-22). • Purim commemorates reversal—sorrow turned to joy—foreshadowing the greater salvation in Christ (John 16:20-22). • Like the Passover memorial (Exodus 12:24-27), Purim instructs future generations to remember God’s mighty acts. Which were written into the record • Writing preserves memory; God commanded similar recordings of His works in Exodus 17:14 and Jeremiah 30:2. • A written record provides accountability—no one could later dispute what was decreed (Esther 3:12 vs. 8:5). • It anticipates the “books” opened before God (Malachi 3:16; Revelation 20:12), reminding us that God’s works and our responses are eternally noted. summary Esther 9:32 seals the institution of Purim. The little word “So” links the verse to God’s prior deliverance. Esther’s personal decree, now confirmed, makes the celebration binding. The detailed regulations emphasize joyful remembrance and generosity, and the written record guarantees permanence. The verse calls believers to honor God’s acts of salvation with enduring, wholehearted celebration. |