“As the days wherein the Jews had rest from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a good day; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.” (Translation – JPS 1917)
This verse establishes the key traditions of Purim: celebrating with feasting, joy, sharing food (mishloach manot), and giving charity (matanot la’evyonim). It reflects the transformation from danger to deliverance, which is the essence of Purim.