Esther (es’-thur) = Star. She that is hidden.
Mordecai (mor’-de-cahee) = Little man; bitter bruising; bitterly reduced. Bitterness of my oppression. A picture of the humanity of Jesus while acting as our kinsman Redeemer (Esther 2:4–7; 10:1–3).
Haman (ha’-man) = Alone; solitary. Well disposed. A rioter. The rager; their tumult
Vashti (vash’-ti) = Wherefore waste thou away; wherefore banquet thou. Beautiful; beautiful woman.
Ahasuerus (a-has-u-e’-rus) = (aka Xerxes) King or mighty man; prince of the people; i.e., lion king.
Anybody have any thoughts or comments on this?
1 comment:
Love it. The fact that the definitions for their names represent each character so well is such a great example of God's "providence."
Very cool...
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