Esther 1.8 [Références croisées TSKe]

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LSG Est 1:8 Mais on ne forçait personne à boire, car le roi avait ordonné à tous les gens de sa maison de se conformer à la volonté de chacun.

KJV Est 1:8 And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.

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none did compel

Every person drank what he pleased. Among the Greeks, however, each guest was obliged to keep the round, or leave the company: hence the proverb Η πιθι, η απιθι, Drink, or begone. Mr. Herbert, in his poem entitled "The Church Porch," has severely reprobated this vile custom. In Britain, however, this demoralizing custom is now almost destroyed, and a new era of social pleasure is arising, by temperate habits, increased domestic comforts, and the spread of gospel truths. *Jer 35:8, *51:7
*Hab 2:15-16,

the officers

Jean 2:8 Puisez maintenant, leur dit-il, et portez-en à l'ordonnateur du repas. Et ils en portèrent.

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Versets de Esther 1

Chapitres de Esther

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