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1. www.gotquestions.org › Book-Esther-GodWhy doesn’t the book of Esther mention God? - GotQuestions.org

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   Aug 30, 2024 · Answer. The book of Esther is surprising in several ways. One fact that may startle readers is that the book does not mention God at all. This has caused some to question its place in the biblical canon, but, in reality, the absence of God’s name fits perfectly with the theme of the book.

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   Why does Esther not mention God?

   • It is understood that fasting is done before God and to request God’s help. So, even though God’s name is not directly mentioned, Esther is involved in a religious observance meant to supplicate God’s mercy. Finally, the book of Esther may not mention God because the emphasis is on God’s providence.

   Why doesn’t the book of Esther mention God?

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   Why is God hidden in the Book of Esther?

   • God is not explicitly mentioned in the Book of Esther, but His seeming absence is a deliberate literary strategy. This strategy serves to remind us that even when we do not acknowledge or remember God, He is active in caring for us. How should we respond to this message?

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   Why is the Book of Esther important?

   • The Book of Esther is a dramatic account which can give us insight into God’s special and purposeful plan for our lives. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage, divine timing and God’s supreme love. As scripture reveals, Esther is a Jewish woman living in Persia and reared by her cousin Mordecai.

   6 Important Things We Learn in the Book of Esther

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   Does Esther have a connection to the Gospel?

   • There are some places where a connection to the gospel is obvious. Others are more difficult. Esther is a book where the name of God isn’t even mentioned. It’s set about 100 years after the Babylonian exile in the land of Persia. So how can this story somehow connect to the gospel of Jesus?

   Can We Find the Gospel in Esther, a Book That Doesn't Mention God?

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3. www.ligonier.org › podcasts › ask-ligonierWhy Isn't God Mentioned in the Book of Esther? | Ligonier ...

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   Nov 5, 2020 · As you read through the book of Esther, you may notice something surprising: God is never directly mentioned in this book of the Bible. Today, Benjamin Shaw offers insights on what we can learn from this unexpected reality.

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5. www.christianlearning.com › book-of-esther-in-theWhy Include The Book Of Esther In The Bible When God Was ...

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   Dec 10, 2021 · The Book of Esther is one peculiar book. Even though the Bible is the Word of God, Esther is the book in the Bible where God was never mentioned. So, why did scholars have to include Esther as canon in the Bible?

6. corechristianity.com › where-is-god-in-estherWhere is God in Esther? - Core Christianity

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   Jul 22, 2021 · Where is God? The book of Esther tells a story where God’s name isn’t even mentioned. In fact, Esther is the only book of the Bible where God appears to be absent from the story altogether. But things are not always as they seem.

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Esther is a book where the name of God isn’t even mentioned. It’s set about 100 years after the Babylonian exile in the land of Persia. So how can this story somehow connect to the gospel of Jesus?

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   Aug 3, 2017 · God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther even once. But Esther was clear that in this particular situation, a heavenly response was needed for an earthly situation. Esther needed direction.

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   God is not hidden as an allegory in the book of Esther. Rather, His seeming absence was a deliberate literary strategy to remind us that even when we do not acknowledge or remember God, He is active in caring for us.