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1 day ago · You probably know the story of Esther’s turn of fortune. After a national search and beauty contest, Esther was chosen by the king to replace Vashti as Queen of Persia. In a true rags-to-riches Cinderella story, Esther left her pain-filled past behind to enjoy the abundance of palace life.
4 days ago · We “can say no and leave,” like Vashti did, “or use strategic advocacy” in the manner of Esther. “Both approaches require courage,” according to Scott. The reading Scott used contains some of the most often-quoted words in the Hebrew Bible: “Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for such a time as this.”
4 days ago · The women described as beautiful include Sarah, Rachel, Rebekkah, Bathsheba, Abishag, Vashti, and the heroine of Song of Solomon. Yes, the New Testament talks about Sarah’s inner beauty, and that will be my next point. But the Bible makes it clear that men were moved when they saw the outward beauty of these women (See quote above.)
4 days ago · Questions about People in the Bible (All): What can I learn from the lives of the various people mentioned in the Bible? New; ... Who was Vashti in the Bible?
1 day ago · Desire, Love, and Romance as Cultural Constructions. The Hebrew word commonly translated in English as “desire,” teshuqah, appears three times in the Bible, twice in reference to human sexual desire. 1 In Genesis 3:16, the woman, who considers the possibilities and chooses to disobey the commandment not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, is punished by being made ...
4 days ago · The name Vashti is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning "lovely". This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was deposed in favor of Esther. For her independent spirit, Vashti has become ...
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3 days ago · Welcome to our Book of Esther Bible Quiz! This quiz is an exciting opportunity to dive deep into the timeless story of Esther, one of the most captivating narratives in the Bible. Esther's story is filled with drama, intrigue, and themes of courage, faith, and divine providence. In this quiz, you'll have the chance to test your knowledge of the Book of Esther by answering a variety of thought ...
