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In the book of Esther, what is the significance of Esther's Hebrew name, Hadassah (meaning 'myrtle'), in contrast to her Persian name, Esther (possibly derived from 'Ishtar,' a Babylonian goddess), considering the context of her hidden Jewish identity and role in the Persian court?

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