Bible Question: which book in the bible doesnt have god mentioned at all |
Bible Answer: Greetings Rajesh005, After reading your question, I came across the following article in one of my Study Bibles that I believe is appropriate concerning the book of Esther: "God in Esther" "Some question the appropriateness of the book's presence in the Bible because of the lack of any direct mention of God. Those who translated Esther from Hebrew into Greek (second century B.C.) were apparently so concerned by the lack of reference to God, they inserted more than 100 verses with numerous mentions of God. Protestants have accepted as Hebrew Scripture only what was in Hebrew manuscripts. "While the omission of God is unusual, the book shows considerable evidence of belief in the active involvement of God in the events described. In fact, direct mention of God is hardly required. The outcome of the book is so unexpected that it cannot be explained without acknowledging the work of God behind the scenes. This would certainly be an appropriate way for a people who may feel forgotten by God to see afresh that, while God may be hidden from their sight, He certainly hasn't abandoned them. The narrative reflects the way the exiles feel and causes them to see God working in their own circumstances in the same way they see Him working on behalf of these fellow exiles. "In addition there are several clear evidences that characters in the story believed in God. For example, Mordecai and Esther are called Jews, which at the very least identifies them as among God's covenant people (2:5-7). Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, indicating that his faith would not allow him to bow to anyone except his God (3:2). The Jewish people's allegiance to another law suggests their commitment to the law of Moses (3:8). The people fasted- a typical practice in urgent prayer (4:3,16). Mordecai spoke with certainty that the Jewish people would not be annihilated, revealing a strong faith in God's care for the Jewish people (4:14). Zeresh informed Haman that if Mordecai was Jewish, his "downfall [was] certain," reflecting a clear understanding that a powerful hand protected the Jewish people (6:13). "Finally, the book is filled with instances of incredible reversals of fortune that can only be ascribed to the presence of a powerful guiding hand. Vashti was removed and Esther took her place. Haman was hanged on the gallows he had built for Mordecai's death. Zeresh counseled Haman to have Mordecai hanged and then informed him that he would be the one destroyed instead. The Jewish people defeated the enemies who were intending their defeat." Source: pgs 717-718, copyright 2007, The Apologetics Study Bible, Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee (HCSB) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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