The Early Morning Call: A 3:33 AM Urgency
"Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night,
And an urgency placed in your heart to get up and write?"
In the wee hours - 3:33 am precisely - I was urged to get up and write. But what? What was I to write? There were so many choices. I re-read some scriptures and looked over some drafts - my soul felt restless. Finally, I got up, puttered with this and that - then it was put in my heart to lay down again on my sleeping mat.
The Search for 4:55: An Unexpected Discovery
My eye was drawn to the time on my phone 4:55 - then to my data usage 45.5. Hmm... I thought that's weird! I opened my Chrome browser and typed Bible 4:55; a result from Malachi came back. Something stirred inside me to ask again. So like Samuel asking if there might yet be another son - I typed "is there any other 4:55 scripture?"
I was shocked at what I unearthed!
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| A visual guide to why studying the original Hebrew Tanakh is vital for uncovering truths lost in translation |
It is vital for anyone studying the Bible to learn Hebrew and not rely on the lies in the earliest Greek translation. Why? Esther 4:55 and 106 other verses are a total fabrication! These false teachings found in the Greek and most Orthodox and Catholic Bibles simply don't exist in the original Hebrew Scriptures!
These 107 "phantom" verses, like Esther 4:55, act as a ghost in the machine—artificial additions that haunt the original Hebrew text and obscure the true, concealed hand of our Creator.
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The Ghost in the Machine: Esther 4:55 and the Danger of "Improving" the Word
"Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you." — Deuteronomy 4:2 (KJV)
Have you ever opened a Bible and found a verse that simply shouldn’t be there? If you grew up with a standard Protestant Bible, your Book of Esther ends at Chapter 10, Verse 3. But if you pick up a Catholic or Orthodox Bible, you might stumble into an expanded universe—one that includes an Esther 4:55.
This verse is a beautiful moment of high drama. In it, Queen Esther faints before King Xerxes, and we are told: “Then God changed the spirit of the king to gentleness...” (Additions to Esther 4:55). It’s a powerful scene, but it's a lie - it does not exist in the original Hebrew.
Who Wrote the Greek Lies that Include Esther 4:55?
Apparently, about 200 years before Yeshua, Greek-speaking scribes felt there was a "deficiency" in the Hebrew Book of Esther. So they simply concocted 107 verses to make the book more "religious." They added prayers, kosher dietary laws, and—most notably—verse 4:55, which explicitly credits Creator for softening the king's heart.
The Danger of "Improving" the Word: Biblical Warnings
Creator is very clear about the integrity of His revealed Word. The command given in Deuteronomy is echoed in Revelation 22:18-19 once again. We are not to change one word!
The Beauty Lost Not Studying Esther in Hebrew Tanakh
The original Hebrew Book of Esther is unique in the Tanakh because it never explicitly mentions the name of the Creator. Not once. There is no recorded prayer, no mention of the Temple, and no overt "miracles." Those 107 verses added in Greek are total lies.
The true story of Esther (Hadassah) unfolds through a series of divine appointments. Creator is the "hidden hand" working behind the "seen" through timing, human faith, courage, and perfectly placed events - like waking King Xerxes in the night and having him read of Mordecai's deed.
When scholars dig into the Hebrew, they find "hidden treasures"—like the Creator's name woven into the text of Esther—something only accessible in the Hebrew.
By inserting the name of Our Creator where it doesn't exist - the whole point of this book is totally missed! There is none greater than Our Creator - He is always there - even in places you dare not share His name! It is vital for Biblical scholars to read Hebrew, and not rely solely on the Greek translation.
Final Thoughts: Recognizing His Hand
The case of Esther 4:55 reminds us to be vigilant. Whether it’s through cultural "corrections" or modern traditions, we must be careful not to "nullify the word of God" by our additions (Mark 7:13). Let's stay grounded in the original Word, honouring the languages God chose to speak through.
About this Author
Sister Su is a survivor through her Saviour. A born-again Messianic Metis retired teacher who has had the privilege of seeing many miracles in her life. Connect with her through X @Sister_Su and check out her linktree.
Over to You: Share Your "Hidden" Miracles
Have you ever experienced a "hidden" miracle—a moment where there was no loud voice from Heaven, but you knew a divine appointment had just taken place? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below!
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