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    Esther

    ES-ter

    Persian / Hebrew
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Star; Hidden
    Origin
    Persian / Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Esther appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Esther — Exile and return
    Peak US usage
    1900s (0.65% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Esther's name — meaning 'star' — reminds us that God places His people in specific positions for divine purposes. Her courage teaches us that faithfulness in our unique circumstances can save and bless many.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Esther 4:14

      "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

    • Esther 4:16

      "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me... and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."

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