Esther 5:7 bbe — Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:

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"Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:"

— Esther 5:7, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;”
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ASV
“Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is: ”
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WEB
“Then Esther answered and said, "My petition and my request is this.”
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NET
“Esther responded,“My request and my petition is this:”
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DRB
“And Esther answered: My petition and request is this:”
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KJVA
“Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;”
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Esther 5 — Context

And Esther in answer said, If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the feast which I have made ready for him.

Then the king said, Let Haman come quickly, so that what Esther has said may be done. So the king and Haman came to the feast which Esther had made ready.

And while they were drinking wine the king said to Esther, What is your prayer? for it will be given to you and what is your request? for it will be done, even to the half of my kingdom.

Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:

If I have the king's approval, and if it is the king's pleasure to give me my prayer and do my request, let the king and Haman come to the feast which I will make ready for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.

Then on that day Haman went out full of joy and glad in heart; but when he saw Mordecai in the king's doorway, and he did not get to his feet or give any sign of fear before him, Haman was full of wrath against Mordecai.

But controlling himself, he went to his house; and he sent for his friends and Zeresh, his wife.

Esther 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 5:7 say?

Esther 5:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:”

Where is Esther 5:7 in the Bible?

Esther 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 5, verse 7.

Who wrote Esther?

Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.

What is the book of Esther about?

Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.

What are the major themes of Esther?

Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 5:7.

What translation should I read Esther 5:7 in?

Esther 5:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Esther 5:7?

Esther 5:7 reads (BBE): “Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Esther 5:7 bbe — Then Esther said in answer, My prayer and my request is this:

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