A name from Scripture
Esther
ES-ter
Meaning
Star; Hidden
Persian / Hebrew origin · Girl · First in Esther
What it points to
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 · King James Version
“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 4:14
“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.”
Esther 4:16