Esther 3:2
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.”
כֵּן
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
צָוָה
he had commanded
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צָוָה
To command, to charge, to appoint. Tsavah. He will command His angels concerning you. God gives specific instructions to His angels about your protection.
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שָׁחָה
he bowed down
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שָׁחָה
To bow down, to worship. Shachah. Worship is not a music style. It is total surrender to the One who is worthy of everything you have and are.
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עֶבֶד
the servants of
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עֶבֶד
Servant, slave. Ebed. Moses was called the servant of the LORD, the highest honour. The greatest in God's kingdom is the servant of all.
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כָּרַע
he knelt
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כָּרַע
to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
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