esther

• Nom propre désignant une belle femme juive de l'Ancien Testament, devenue reine de Perse et ayant sauvé son peuple du massacre, événement commémoré par la fête de Pourim.

A proper noun referring to a beautiful Jewish woman from the Old Testament who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre, an event celebrated as the feast of Purim.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Biblical QueenB2formal

   A beautiful Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from a massacre, as told in the Old Testament.

   Esther (reine de Perse)

   • Esther risked her life to approach the king and plead for her people.
   • The story of Esther is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim.
   • Esther's courage and wisdom are admired in religious teachings.

2. Book of the BibleB2formal

   The Old Testament book that recounts the story of Queen Esther and her role in saving the Jewish people.

   Livre d'Esther

   • The Book of Esther is read aloud during the festival of Purim.
   • Scholars study the Book of Esther for its historical and religious significance.
   • The Book of Esther is unique because it does not mention God directly.

   Synonymesbook of esthermegillah