Ester?

There is a mistaken identity, existing within the Hebrew Word: “

(Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = E-Sa-tH-R).

The ancient paleo Hebrew alphabet, consists of letters. Painting pictures with words. Just as a house, is designed from a pattern. Uniting inter-related parts, to form a structure. In the same way, the Hebrew language, will supply supportive context. Correctly joining together, a sentence structure, to assist in defining each word's intended meaning. 

Just as a storyteller paints a picture with words.

Mr. Joe Kovacs: the author of  "Reaching God Speed”. And within his book: "Shocked by the Bible 2,”. There exists, an entire chapter. Dedicated to creating a spirit/parable. Perceiving a mystery, Hidden within the book of Esther. Mr. Joe Kovacs, references, several Scriptures from the Bible. Demonstrating his investigative talent, and theological interpretation.

Mr. Joe Kovacs, mentioned in his book. Esther, has multiple meanings. Coming from words in different languages. including: 

“Star," from Persian, which is where we get the word “asterisk”.

“Woman," where we get the word “estrogen”.

And,” I am hidden" in Hebrew, from the verb "hide or conceal."

Mr. Joe Kovacs, quotes his resource, the Hebrew experts at Abarim publication. Listing the root, סתר (satar), hide or conceal, with among its derivatives סתר (seter) and סתרה (sitra). Both meaning hiding place, and מסתר (mistar). From a hiding place. So then, Mr. Joe Kovacs, assumes the name Esther would have sounded like I Am A Hiding Place or I Am Hidden. Referencing, five times the form אסתר occurs in the Bible. Expressing similar meanings, associated with, to hide. 

(Genesis 4:14; Job 13:20; Psalm 55:12; Ezekiel 39:23-24; )

Now consider the context, of the sentences, containing the word: 

(Esther = אֶסָּתֵר = E-Sa-tH-R). 

The quoted versus, may use the Hebrew root word: 

(Sath-r = סָּתֵר = Sa-tH-R),

And contain the prefix:

(E = אֶ = representing the abbreviation “El” that is translated God). 

However, in the story of Mordecai’s adopted daughter, 

(Esther = אֶסָּתֵר = E-Sa-tH-R). 

Derives its definition from the context. Indicating the Hebrew route word, 

(E-Sa-r = אֶסָּר = a commanded obligation). 

Esther was chosen and placed under a, 

(commanded obligation = אֶסָּר = E-Sa-R = obligated, to marry the king of Persia). 

Also,Esther was faithfully obligated, as 

(a sign of prayerful agreement = אָת = E-Th), 

Devoted, in seeking Yehwah Eloheyem’s, Salvation. In Rescuing, the Jewish people. 

So then, the compound (covenant sign = אָת = E-tH) 

Plus

(commanded obligation = אֶסָּר = E-Sa-R),

Combine, to form the Hebrew structure, of Mordecai's adopted daughter's name: 

(Esther = אֶסָּתֵר = E-Sa-tH-R)

Representing, a prayerful sign, of obligation, or devotion, to "EL = אֱלֹהִ֑ים = Eloheyem). 

Sadly, translators often mis-interpret the original Hebrew, and Greek text, within their representation of the Bible.

Genesis 4:14; contains the phrase So that from your face -

(Esther = אֶסָּתֵר - “= “E = אֶ”...Hides). 

So the question should be, what is "E = אֶ" Hides. 

The "E = אֶ" does not represent the personal pronoun "I = Ye = י" in Hebrew. 

Translators make many mistakes. 

The “E = אֶ" is the first letter in the Hebrew title for "EL = אֱלֹהִ֑ים = Eloheyem” . 

And symbolically portrays, "a prayerful connection to the Father and head of the Family”. 

When a correct understanding of the prefix "E = אֶ = prayerful union with Father”, 

is added to the Word "Esther = סָּתֵר = = Sa-tH-R = Hides”. 

Then the phrase, may represent the intended Hebrew Word structure. In the Bible verses being quoted.

(E = אֱ = god...hides = אֶסָּתֵר = E...Sa-tH-R). 

Can have a positive or negative purpose. 

(E = אֱ = god, may be hiding himself from someone. 

Or in contrast. 

A person may be hidden within a protective relationship with 

(E = אֱ = God).

Genesis 4:14 (NASB95) — 14 “Behold, You have driven me this day from the face of the ground; and from Your face, 

(god = אֱ =E...hides = אֶסָּתֵ֑ר = Sa-tH-R), 

and I will be a vagrant and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.

”

Genesis 4:14 (AFAT) — 14 הֵן גֵּרַשְׁתָּ אֹתִי הַיּוֹם מֵעַל פְּנֵי הָאֲדָמָה וּמִפָּנֶיךָ אֶסָּתֵר וְהָיִיתִי נָע וָנָד בָּאָרֶץ וְהָיָה כָל־מֹצְאִי יַהַרְגֵנִי׃

Job 13:20; contains the phrase: (from your face, 

(Not = לֹא אֶסָּתֵר = “= L-E...E-Sa-tH-R),

(God = אֶ = E...Sa-tH-R = סָּתֵר = hide),

Job 13:20 (NASB95) — 20 “Only two things do not do to me, from your face not 

(god = אֱ = E)

(hide = אֶסָּתֵֽר= Sa-tH-R):

  

Job 13:20 (AFAT) — 20 אַךְ־שְׁתַּיִם אַל־תַּעַשׂ עִמָּדִי אָז מִפָּנֶיךָ לֹא אֶסָּתֵר׃

Psalms 55:12; contains the phrase: so that, 

(god = אֶ = E...Sa-tH-R = אֶסָּתֵר = hides),

from them)

Psalm 55:12 (NASB95) — 12 For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, Then I could bear it; Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me, Then 

(god = אֱ = E...Sa-tH-R = אֶסָּתֵ֥ר )hides),

myself from him.

Psalm 55:13 (AFAT) — 13 כִּי לֹא־אוֹיֵב יְחָרְפֵנִי וְאֶשָּׂא לֹא־מְשַׂנְאִי עָלַי הִגְדִּיל וְאֶסָּתֵר מִמֶּנּוּ׃

Isaiah 8:17; contains the phrase: 

)towards = L = לַיהוה = Yehwah),

(from them...I hide = הַמַּסְתִּיר  = Ha-M...Sa-tH-Ye-R),

Face)

This phrase: contains the word 

(I hide = סְתִּיר = Sa-tH-Ye-R),

Demonstrating, how the Hebrew compound structure. Has added an additional letter: 

( I = י = Ye )

Completing a word picture. 

The ( I = י = Ye),

is within the word, 

( hide = סְתִּר = Sa-tH-R).

The same compound structure, is created. Within the Hebrew expression, of Mordecai's adopted daughter's name: 

(Esther = אֶסָּתֵר = E-Sa-tH-R)

When the letter: 

( a sign of agreement = תֵ = Th ),

is added to 

(obligated = אֶסָּר = E-Sa-R).

Isaiah 8:17 (NASB95) — 17 And I will wait for the Lord, from them, 

( I hide = סְתִּ֥יר = Sa-tH-Ye-R )

face from the house of Jacob; I will even look eagerly for Him.

Isaiah 8:17 (AFAT) — 17 וְחִכִּיתִי לַיהוה הַמַּסְתִּיר פָּנָיו מִבֵּית יַעֲקֹב וְקִוֵּיתִי־לוֹ׃

Ezekiel 39:23-24; contains the phrase: 

“so that, 

(god = אַ = E...Sa-tH-R = אַסְתִּר = Hides),

Face from them)

Ezekiel 39:23–24 (NASB95) — 23 “The nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity because they acted treacherously against Me, and 

(god = E = אַסְתִּ֥ר = Sa-tH-R = Hid)

face from them; so I gave them into the hand of their adversaries, and all of them fell by the sword. 24 “According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions I dealt with them, and

(god = E = אַסְתִּ֥ר = Sa-tH-R = Hid)

face from them.

” ’ ”

Ezekiel 39:23–24 (AFAT) — 23 וְיָדְעוּ הַגּוֹיִם כִּי בַעֲוֹנָם גָּלוּ בֵית־יִשְׂרָאֵל עַל אֲשֶׁר מָעֲלוּ־בִי וָאַסְתִּר פָּנַי מֵהֶם וָאֶתְּנֵם בְּיַד צָרֵיהֶם וַיִּפְּלוּ בַחֶרֶב כֻּלָּם׃ 24 כְּטֻמְאָתָם וּכְפִשְׁעֵיהֶם עָשִׂיתִי אֹתָם וָאַסְתִּר פָּנַי מֵהֶם׃

The Hebrew word: “Sa-tH-R = סָתַר = hide”.

ESL H 5641 סָתַר [cathar /saw·thar/] v. A primitive root; 82 occurrences; AV translates as “hide” 72 times, “secret” four times, “close” twice, “absent” once, “conceal” once, “surely” once, and “variant” once. 1 to hide, conceal. 1a (Niphal). 1a1 to hide oneself. 1a2 to be hidden, be concealed. 1b (Piel) to hide carefully. 1c (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed. 1d (Hiphil) to conceal, hide. 1e (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully.

ESL H 5642 סְתַר, סְתַר [câthar /seth·ar/] v. Corresponding to 5641;  Two occurrences; AV translates as “destroy” once, and “secret things” once. 1 (Pael) to hide, remove from sight. 2 (P’al) destroy.

ESL H 5643 סֵתֶר, סִתְרָה [cether, cithrah /say·ther/] n m f. From 5641;  36 occurrences; AV translates as “secret” 12 times, “secretly” nine times, “covert” five times, “secret place” three times, “hiding place” twice, “backbiting” once, “covering” once, “disguiseth” once, “privily” once, and “protection” once. 1 covering, shelter, hiding place, secrecy. 1a covering, cover. 1b hiding place, shelter, secret place. 1c secrecy. 1c1 secrecy (of tongue being slanderous). 2 shelter, protection.

In the book: "Shocked by the Bible 2". The author: Joe Kovacs, formulates his conclusion. Assuming, the name Esther, is always constructed from the same two parts. Generally, the first letter, “E” may represent the abbreviation for “El = god”. And the following letters “Sa-tH-R” represent the word, “hide”. In addition, Joe Kovacs, attempts to apply, the pagan identity of Ishtar, meaning star. Then, Joe Kovacs, States: “So all of these three meanings, can actually be combined on the parable level. God is hiding in the star, of this story. Within the woman named Esther.

Now, examine the true story of Esther.

Mordecai's adopted daughter's name: 

(Esther = אֶסָּתֵר = E-Sa-tH-R), 

is not derived from the root word: 

(hide = סָּתֵר = Sa-tH-R). 

And is not associated with the Hebrew word: 

(star = כֹּוכָב = K-Wu-K-B), 

or 

(Ishtar = עַשְׁתָּרֹת = Oa-sn-tH-R-tH - the pagan, Star goddess).

Mordecai fulfilled his 

(covenant obligation = E-Sa-tH-R = אֶסְתֵּר = Esther)

Mordecai was obligated, to care for, 

(Hadassah = הֲדַסָּ֗ה = Ha-D-Sa-Ha =Mordecai’s adopted niece).

And 

(Hadassah = הֲדַסָּ֗ה ) became a, 

(covenant obligation = Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = E-Sa-tH-R ). 

And a sign of Eloheyem's Faithfulness. Preserving the Jewish people.

ESL H 1918 הֲדַס [hadac /had·as/] n m. Of uncertain derivation; Six occurrences; AV translates as “myrtle tree” four times.

ESL H 1919 הֲדַסָּה [Hadaccah /had·as·saw/] n pr f. From 1918; AV translates as “Hadassah” once. 1 queen Esther’s Jewish name. Additional Information: Hadassah = “myrtle”.

Esther 2:7 (NASB95) — 7 He was bringing up (Hadassah = הֲדַסָּ֗ה), that is (Esther =אֶסְתֵּר֙ ), his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young lady was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter.

Esther 2:7 (AFAT) — 7 וַיְהִי אֹמֵן אֶת־הֲדַסָּה הִיא אֶסְתֵּר בַּת־דֹּדוֹ כִּי אֵין לָהּ אָב וָאֵם וְהַנַּעֲרָה יְפַת־תֹּאַר וְטוֹבַת מַרְאֶה וּבְמוֹת אָבִיהָ וְאִמָּהּ לְקָחָהּ מָרְדֳּכַי לוֹ לְבַת׃

ESL H 635 אֶסְתֵּר [ʾEcter /es·tare/] n pr f. (a Hebrew compound word, incorrectly assume to be: Of Persian derivation?);  55 occurrences; AV translates as “Esther” 55 times. 1 the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther—daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin, made queen by king Ahasuerus to replace divorced queen, Vashti. Additional Information: Esther = incorrectly assumed to mean: “star”.

The true meaning of "Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = is derived from a Hebrew compound structure: 

(commanded obligation = אֶסְר" = E-Sa-R  )

and 

(a sign of agreement = אֵ֖ת =  E-Th ) 

Also portraying a sign or marker of a covenant agreement with,  

(EL = אֱלֹ = elyon the Father ). 

(Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = E-Sa-tH-R - a sign of obligation) 

is incorrectly assumed to be connected to, 

(Oa-sn-tH-R-tH = עַשְׁתָּרֹת =Ishtar - star) 

and 

(K-Wu-K-B-Ye-M = כּוֹכָבִֽים = the Hebrew word for stars).

ESL H 3554  כָּוָה [kavah /kaw·vaw/] v. A primitive root; Two occurrences; AV translates as “burned” twice. 1 to burn, scorch, brand. 1a (Niphal) to be burned, be scorched.

ESL H 3555 כְּוִיָּה [kâviyah /kev·ee·yaw/] n f. From 3554; Two occurrences; AV translates as “burning” twice. 1 burning, branding, branding scar, burn.

ESL H 3556 כֹּוכָב [kowkab /ko·kawb/] n m. Probably from the same as 3522 (in the sense of rolling) or 3554 (in the sense of blazing); 37 occurrences; AV translates as “star” 36 times, and “stargazers + 2374” once. 1 star. 1a of Messiah, brothers, youth, numerous progeny, and also Faithful Angels, who are called sons of Eloheyem. Personification, of EL elyon the Father’s omniscience (fig.).

Here are Hebrew lexicon references to the pagan goddess Ishtar.

(Ishtar = עַשְׁתָּרֹת = Oa-sn-tH-R-tH), 

is spelled different than 

(Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = E-Sa-tH-R).

Star of ki, the Babylonian Queen of heaven.

ESL H 6252 עַשְׁתָּרֹת [ʿAshtarowth, ʿAshtaroth /ash·taw·roth/] n pr f deity loc. Pl. of 6251; 12 occurrences; AV translates as “Ashtaroth” 11 times, and “Astaroth” once. 1 false goddesses in the Canaanite religion, usually related to fertility cult. 2 a city in Bashan east of the Jordan given to Manasseh. 2a same as 6255. Additional Information: Ashtaroth or Astaroth = “star”.

ESL H 6253 עַשְׁתֹּרֶת [ʿAshtoreth /ash·to·reth/] n pr f. Probably for 6251; Three occurrences; AV translates as “Ashtoreth” three times. 1 the principal female deity of the Phoenicians worshipped in war and fertility. 1a also ‘Ishtar’ of Assyria and ‘Astarte’ by the Greeks and Romans. Additional Information: Ashtoreth = “star”.

ESL H 6255  עַשְׁתְּרֹת קַרְנַיִם  [ Ashtaroth-Qerneyem ] means Star of the two horned; goddess of fertility in Babylon & Bashan; also called Isis, Ishtar, and Aphrodite.

(Isa 47:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13;  Rev 17:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 18:1; 2; 3; 4; 5-6; 7; 8; )

The following information will assist in examining the correct Hebrew structure of Mordecai's adopted daughter's name: 

(Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = E-Sa-tH-R).

ESL H 852 אָת [ʾath /awth/] n f. Corresponding to 226; ; Three occurrences; AV translates as “sign” three times. 1 sign, miraculous signs, wonders.

ESL H 853 אֹות, אֵת [ʾeth /ayth/] untranslated particle. Apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of entity;  22 occurrences; AV translates as not translated 0. 1 sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative.

ESL H 854 אֵת, מֵאֵת [ʾeth /ayth/] prep. Probably from 579;  24 occurrences; AV translates as “against”, “with”, “in”, “him”, “me”, and “upon”. 1 with, near, together with. 1a with, together with. 1b with (of relationship). 1c near (of place). 1d with (poss.). 1e from … with, from (with other prep).

(Esther = אֶסְתֵּר = E-Sa-tH-R)

Represents a compound structured, Hebrew word. Consisting of the abbreviation for,

 (a covenant sign =  אֵ֖ת =“ E-tH) 

and 

(a commanded obligation = אֱסָר = E-Sa-R ). 

(Esther = אֶסְתֵּר֙ = a commanded obligation, with the addition of " אֵ֖ת " sign of prayerful union with the EL elyon the Father ).

ESL H 631 אָסַר [ʾacar /aw·sar/] v. A primitive root;  72 occurrences; AV translates as “bind” 47 times, “prison” four times, “tie” four times, “prisoner” twice, and translated miscellaneously 15 times. 1 to tie, bind, imprison. 1a (Qal). 1a1 to tie, bind. 1a2 to tie, harness. 1a3 to bind (with cords). 1a4 to gird (rare and late). 1a5 to begin the battle, make the attack. 1a6 of obligation of oath (figurative). 1b (Niphal) to be imprisoned, bound. 1c (Pual) to be taken prisoner.

ESL H 632 אִסָּר [ʾecar, ʾiccar /es·sawr/] n m. From 631;  11 occurrences; AV translates as “bond” 10 times, and “binding” once. 1 bond, binding obligation, obligation.

ESL H 633 אֱסָר [ʾecar /es·sawr/] n m. Corresponding to 632 in a legal sense;  Seven occurrences; AV translates as “decree” seven times. 1 interdict, decree, decree of restriction.

The true story, of Esther. And Her Commanded Obligation, and Covenant Sign of Faithful Devotion.

Esther 2:20 (NASB95) — 20 Esther had not yet made known her kindred or her people, even as Mordecai had commanded her; for Esther did what Mordecai told her as she had done when under his care.

Esther 4:14 (NASB95) — 14 “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?”

Esther 4:16 (NASB95) — 16 “Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

Esther 5:2–3 (NASB95) — 2 When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther came near and touched the top of the scepter. 3 Then the king said to her, “What is troubling you, Queen Esther? And what is your request? Even to half of the kingdom it shall be given to you.”

Esther 9:31–32 (NASB95) — 31 to establish these days of Purim at their appointed times, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established for them, and just as they had established for themselves and for their descendants with instructions for their times of fasting and their lamentations. 32 The command of Esther established these customs for Purim, and it was written in the book.