Esther 4:14 Meaning
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Context Explained
12And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
13Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.
14For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
15Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,
16Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
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Related Cross References
Jeremiah 29:11
Both verses emphasize God's plans for His people, suggesting that He has a purpose for each individual.
Romans 8:28
This verse reflects the idea that God works for the good of those who love Him, similar to Esther's situation.
Esther 2:17
Both verses highlight Esther's rise to a position of influence for a greater purpose.
Source: Esther 4:14