The word 'God' was not in the Book of Esther.

[tonychanyt]

But the idea of God was.

The word 'repent' was not in John's gospel.
But the concept was.

The word 'grace' was not in Mark or Matthew.
But the concept was.

The absence of specific words doesn't negate the presence of their underlying theological concepts. Each book communicates truths about God’s character and His work in the world. They use interconnected words to emphasize different themes. However, they all work together to reveal God's fullness. By studying Scripture as a whole, we gain a balanced and unifying view.

 

[AV1611VET]

The word 'grace' was not in any of the synoptic gospels.

Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

 

[jas3]

Sure it is, you just need the unabridged version.

"The entire upright nation was troubled, fearing the evils against them; they were prepared to perish, and they cried out to God." (1:1h)

"Mordecai, who had seen this vision and what God was planning to do, awoke." (1:1k)

"Not only do they drive out gratitude from among men, but also being puffed up by those who are unacquainted with goodness, they suppose they will escape the vengeance of the all-seeing God." (8:12d)

"We find them to be children of the Most High, Most Mighty, Living God, who has guided the kingdom both for us and our forefathers in the most excellent manner. Therefore, you will do well to disregard the letters sent by Haman the son of Hammedatha, because he who has produced these has been hanged at the gates of Susa, along with his whole household. For God Almighty, who rules over all things, swiftly rendered a just judgment on him." (8:12p-q)

"For God, who holds power over all things, has made this a day of gladness for them instead of a day of destruction of a chosen race." (8:12s)

"And Mordecai said, 'These things were from my God.'" (10:3a)

"'And my nation, which cried out to God and was delivered, is Israel. For the Lord has saved His people, and the Lord has rescued us from all these evils. And God performed signs and great wonders, which have not happened among the Gentiles. On account of this, He made two lots, one for the people of God and one for the Gentiles. And these two lots came in the hour, and the time, and in the day of judgment before God and among all the Gentiles. And God remembered His people and vindicated His inheritance. And they shall observe these days in the month of Adar, the fourteenth and fifteenth day of that month. They shall gather together with joy and gladness before God throughout all generations forever among His people Israel.'" (10:3f-j)

This doesn't include the prayer of Mordecai, 4:17a-h, which is too long to quote here. Quotes are from the Orthodox Study Bible. It may be of interest to some people to read these verses from the KJV:

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Additions-to-Esther-Chapter-10/

Note that the KJV has these verses removed to their own chapters, but the OSB includes them in their original places interspersed in the text of chapters 1-10.

 

[David Lamb]

Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

You give three examples from John, but surely the synoptic gospels are Matthew, Mark and Luke.

 

[AV1611VET]

You give three examples from John, but surely the synoptic gospels are Matthew, Mark and Luke.

True.

Thanks for the correction.

 

[David Lamb]

True.

Thanks for the correction.

No problem!

 

[tonychanyt]

Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

I edited the OP. Thanks.

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Synoptic gospels mean Mk, Mt, and Lk.

 

[AV1611VET]

Synoptic gospels mean Mk, Mt, and Lk.

Thanks, Tony! My mistake!