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Esther 1:7
Drinks were served in different kinds of gold cups, and there was much wine, because the king was very able and willing to give it.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets, each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty.
Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets, each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty.
Hebrew Names Version
They gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
They gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
King James Version
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
English Standard Version
Drinks were served in golden vessels, vessels of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.
Drinks were served in golden vessels, vessels of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.
New Century Version
Wine was served in gold cups of various kinds. And there was plenty of the king's wine, because he was very generous.
Wine was served in gold cups of various kinds. And there was plenty of the king's wine, because he was very generous.
New English Translation
Drinks were served in golden containers, all of which differed from one another. Royal wine was available in abundance at the king's expense.
Drinks were served in golden containers, all of which differed from one another. Royal wine was available in abundance at the king's expense.
Amplified Bible
Drinks were served in various kinds of golden goblets, and the royal wine was plentiful, in accordance with the generosity of the king.
Drinks were served in various kinds of golden goblets, and the royal wine was plentiful, in accordance with the generosity of the king.
New American Standard Bible
Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful in proportion to the king's bounty.
Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful in proportion to the king's bounty.
World English Bible
They gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
They gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they gaue them drinke in vessels of golde, and changed vessel after vessel, and royall wine in abundance according to the power of the King.
And they gaue them drinke in vessels of golde, and changed vessel after vessel, and royall wine in abundance according to the power of the King.
Legacy Standard Bible
And drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king's hand.
And drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king's hand.
Berean Standard Bible
Beverages were served in an array of goblets of gold, each with a different design, and the royal wine flowed freely, according to the king's bounty.
Beverages were served in an array of goblets of gold, each with a different design, and the royal wine flowed freely, according to the king's bounty.
Contemporary English Version
The guests drank from gold cups, and each cup had a different design. The king was generous
The guests drank from gold cups, and each cup had a different design. The king was generous
Complete Jewish Bible
Drinks were served in gold goblets, with each goblet different from the others. There was royal wine in abundance, as befits royal bounty.
Drinks were served in gold goblets, with each goblet different from the others. There was royal wine in abundance, as befits royal bounty.
Darby Translation
And they gave drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the king's bounty.
And they gave drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the king's bounty.
Easy-to-Read Version
Wine was served in golden cups, and every cup was different. There was plenty of the king's wine, because the king was very generous.
Wine was served in golden cups, and every cup was different. There was plenty of the king's wine, because the king was very generous.
George Lamsa Translation
And they gave the guests drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being different one from another), and royal wine was in abundance, according to the generosity of the king.
And they gave the guests drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being different one from another), and royal wine was in abundance, according to the generosity of the king.
Good News Translation
Drinks were served in gold cups, no two of them alike, and the king was generous with the royal wine.
Drinks were served in gold cups, no two of them alike, and the king was generous with the royal wine.
Lexham English Bible
Drinks were served in goblets of gold and goblets of different kinds, and there was plentiful royal wine according to the bounty of the king.
Drinks were served in goblets of gold and goblets of different kinds, and there was plentiful royal wine according to the bounty of the king.
Literal Translation
And they gave out drink in vessels of gold, the vessels differing from one another, and royal wine in abundance, according to the hand of the king.
And they gave out drink in vessels of gold, the vessels differing from one another, and royal wine in abundance, according to the hand of the king.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And ye drinke was caried in vessels of golde, and there was euer chaunge of vessell. And the kinges wine was moch acordynge to the power of the kynge.
And ye drinke was caried in vessels of golde, and there was euer chaunge of vessell. And the kinges wine was moch acordynge to the power of the kynge.
American Standard Version
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
Bible in Basic English
And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the king.
And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the king.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they dranke in vessels of gold, and chaunged vessel after vessel, and royal wine in aboundaunce, according to the power of the king.
And they dranke in vessels of gold, and chaunged vessel after vessel, and royal wine in aboundaunce, according to the power of the king.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold--the vessels being diverse one from another--and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold--the vessels being diverse one from another--and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
King James Version (1611)
And they gaue them drinke in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diuers one from another) and royall wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
And they gaue them drinke in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diuers one from another) and royall wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
gold and silver cups, and a small cup of carbuncle set out of the value of thirty thousand talents, abundant and sweet wine, which the king himself drank.
gold and silver cups, and a small cup of carbuncle set out of the value of thirty thousand talents, abundant and sweet wine, which the king himself drank.
English Revised Version
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Sotheli thei, that weren clepid to meet, drunkun in goldun cuppis, and metes weren borun in with othere `and othere vessels; also plenteuouse wiyn, and `the best was set, as it was worthi to the greet doyng of the kyng.
Sotheli thei, that weren clepid to meet, drunkun in goldun cuppis, and metes weren borun in with othere `and othere vessels; also plenteuouse wiyn, and `the best was set, as it was worthi to the greet doyng of the kyng.
Update Bible Version
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold (the vessels being diverse one from another), and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they gave [them] drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
And they gave [them] drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
New King James Version
And they served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different from the other, with royal wine in abundance, according to the generosity of the king.
And they served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different from the other, with royal wine in abundance, according to the generosity of the king.
New Living Translation
Drinks were served in gold goblets of many designs, and there was an abundance of royal wine, reflecting the king's generosity.
Drinks were served in gold goblets of many designs, and there was an abundance of royal wine, reflecting the king's generosity.
New Revised Standard
Drinks were served in golden goblets, goblets of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.
Drinks were served in golden goblets, goblets of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, vessels, from vessels, being diverse, - even the wine of the kingdom in abundance, by the bounty of the king.
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, vessels, from vessels, being diverse, - even the wine of the kingdom in abundance, by the bounty of the king.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that were invited, drank in golden cups, and the meats were brought in divers vessels one after another. Wine also in abundance and of the best was presented, as was worthy of a king’s magnificence.
And they that were invited, drank in golden cups, and the meats were brought in divers vessels one after another. Wine also in abundance and of the best was presented, as was worthy of a king’s magnificence.
Revised Standard Version
Drinks were served in golden goblets, goblets of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.
Drinks were served in golden goblets, goblets of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.
Young's Literal Translation
and the giving of drink in vessels of gold, and the vessels [are] divers vessels, and the royal wine [is] abundant, as a memorial of the king.
and the giving of drink in vessels of gold, and the vessels [are] divers vessels, and the royal wine [is] abundant, as a memorial of the king.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king's bounty.
Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king's bounty.
Contextual Overview
1 This is what happened in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who ruled over 127 parts of the nation from India to Ethiopia. 2 In those days King Ahasuerus sat on the king's throne in the city of Susa. 3 In the third year of his rule, he gave a special supper for all his princes and leaders. The army captains of Persia and Media, the important men and princes of the many parts of the country were there with him. 4 For 180 days he showed the great riches and honor and power that were his as king of the nation. 5 When all the days were over, the king gave a supper lasting seven days for all the people from the greatest to the least who were in the city of Susa where he ruled. The supper was given in the open space of the garden of the king's special house. 6 There were curtains of fine white and blue linen held by ropes of fine purple linen on silver rings and marble pillars. There were seats of gold and silver on a floor made of small glass-like pieces, marble, mother-of-pearl, and stones of much worth. 7 Drinks were served in different kinds of gold cups, and there was much wine, because the king was very able and willing to give it. 8 Drinking was done by the law. No one was made to drink. The king had told all the workmen of his house that they should give each person what he wanted. 9 Queen Vashti also gave a special supper for the women in the beautiful house that belonged to King Ahasuerus.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
vessels of gold: 1 Kings 10:21, 2 Chronicles 9:20, Daniel 5:2-4
royal wine: Heb. wine of the kingdom
state of the king: Heb. hand of the king.
Reciprocal: Judges 14:10 - made there 2 Kings 7:15 - vessels
Cross-References
Genesis 1:8
Then God called the open space Heaven. There was evening and there was morning, the second day.
Then God called the open space Heaven. There was evening and there was morning, the second day.
Genesis 1:9
Then God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered into one place. Let the dry land be seen." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered into one place. Let the dry land be seen." And it was so.
Genesis 1:11
Then God said, "Let plants grow from the earth, plants that have seeds. Let fruit trees grow on the earth that bring their kind of fruit with their own seeds." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let plants grow from the earth, plants that have seeds. Let fruit trees grow on the earth that bring their kind of fruit with their own seeds." And it was so.
Genesis 1:15
Let them be lights in the open space of the heavens to give light on the earth." And it was so.
Let them be lights in the open space of the heavens to give light on the earth." And it was so.
Genesis 1:24
Then God said, "Let the earth bring into being living things after their kind: Cattle and things that move upon the ground, and wild animals of the earth after their kind." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let the earth bring into being living things after their kind: Cattle and things that move upon the ground, and wild animals of the earth after their kind." And it was so.
Genesis 1:28
And God wanted good to come to them, saying, "Give birth to many. Grow in number. Fill the earth and rule over it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
And God wanted good to come to them, saying, "Give birth to many. Grow in number. Fill the earth and rule over it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
Genesis 1:29
Then God said, "See, I have given you every plant that gives seeds that is on the earth, and every tree that has fruit that gives seeds. They will be food for you.
Then God said, "See, I have given you every plant that gives seeds that is on the earth, and every tree that has fruit that gives seeds. They will be food for you.
Job 26:8
He holds the waters in His clouds, and the cloud does not break under them.
He holds the waters in His clouds, and the cloud does not break under them.
Psalms 104:10
He sends rivers into the valleys. They flow between the mountains.
He sends rivers into the valleys. They flow between the mountains.
Psalms 148:4
Praise Him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
Praise Him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
Gill's Notes on the Bible
They gave them drink in vessels of gold, the vessels being divers one from another,.... In the pattern and workmanship of them, though of the same metal, which diversity made the festival the more grand; earthen cups, with the Persians, were reckoned very mean; when a king would disgrace a man, he obliged him to use earthen cups d. The Targum represents these vessels to be the golden vessels of the temple at Jerusalem Nebuchadnezzar carried away; which could not be, since they had been delivered by Cyrus to Zerubbabel, Ezra 1:7,
and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king; such as the king was able to give, the best he had, and that in great plenty; the wine the kings of Persia used to drink, as Strabo e relates, was Chalybonian wine, or wine of Helbon, as it is called, Ezekiel 27:18,
Ezekiel 27:18- :, but by the wine of the kingdom, as it may be rendered, is meant wine of the country; the wine of Schiras is reckoned the best in Persia f.
d Ctesias in Athenaei Deipnosoph. l. 11. e Geograph. l. 15. p. 505. f Universal History, vol. 5. p. 85.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Esther 1:7. Vessels being diverse — They had different services of plate.
