Esther 9:5
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.”
חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
מַכָּה
a striking down of
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מַכָּה
a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
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