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(Created page with "{{bl| Review of Esther by Bereansearching }} Bereansearching Bible Studies An Exposition of the Book of Esther: A More Complete Christian Commentary lot The casting of “pur” or “lot” in the Book of Esther is like the rolling of dice, but as we know from Proverbs 16:33, “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.“ '''pur or פור is the mystery or prophecy פ clearly ו reveled ר.''' This is not operating by chance, b...") |
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We must also take note that the Book of Esther is one of only two books in the Bible named for women, the other being the Book of Ruth. Esther’s Persian name is of uncertain meaning or derivation, but is generally accepted to mean “Star” (although Esther’s Hebrew name is “Hadassah“, which means “myrtle wood“, and this will be addressed in the following discussion). | We must also take note that the Book of Esther is one of only two books in the Bible named for women, the other being the Book of Ruth. Esther’s Persian name is of uncertain meaning or derivation, but is generally accepted to mean “Star” (although Esther’s Hebrew name is “Hadassah“, which means “myrtle wood“, and this will be addressed in the following discussion). | ||
'''Esther אסתר | '''Esther אסתר ''' | ||
:The holy א()ר finished work of the Son ס revealed and completed bringing life ת.''' | :'''The holy א()ר finished work of the Son ס revealed and completed bringing life ת.''' | ||
Esther is a Book of Concealment and Hidden Truth | =Esther is a Book of Concealment and Hidden Truth= | ||
Many Bible students are aware that there is not one direct/explicit reference to God to be found anywhere in the Book of Esther. God has deliberately concealed Himself within the text, and, moreover, in the process, God has also deliberately concealed the Gospel of God’s Magnificent Salvation Plan, wrought by the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus Christ, as well. In fact, the entire Book of Esther concerns “concealment”. | Many Bible students are aware that there is not one direct/explicit reference to God to be found anywhere in the Book of Esther. God has deliberately concealed Himself within the text, and, moreover, in the process, God has also deliberately concealed the Gospel of God’s Magnificent Salvation Plan, wrought by the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus Christ, as well. In fact, the entire Book of Esther concerns “concealment”. | ||
