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Esther

Pronounced ES-ter

girl

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Esther appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.

Meaning: "Star; Hidden"
Origin: Persian / Hebrew

Esther carries a dual meaning: from Persian it means "star," and from Hebrew (Hadassah) it means "myrtle" or "hidden." Queen Esther's story is one of the most beloved in the Bible — a tale of courage, providence, and the power of one person's willingness to act. Raised as an orphan by her cousin Mordecai, Esther was chosen as queen of Persia. When a plot arose to destroy the Jewish people, Esther risked her life by approaching the king uninvited to plead for her people. Her famous words, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16), have inspired countless believers to take courageous stands for justice. The Book of Esther is unique in that it never directly mentions God's name, yet His providential hand is evident throughout. The name Esther reminds us that God often works behind the scenes, positioning His people for such a time as this.

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.

Related verses (KJV)

"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 (KJV) →
"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 (KJV) →

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