Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10
While Esther 1:16 discusses a woman's perceived disobedience, this verse praises a virtuous woman, indicating she is valuable and trustworthy.
Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Esther 1:16 involves judgment based on gender, whereas this verse emphasizes equality in Christ, regardless of gender.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:21
Esther 1:16 highlights submission to the king's decree, while this verse encourages mutual submission among believers.
Ephesians 5:21: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Esther 1:16 passes judgment on Queen Vashti, but this verse teaches mercy and self-reflection before judging others.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Esther 1:16 is concerned with outward actions, while this verse emphasizes that only God knows a person's heart and true intentions.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:7
Esther 1:16 is about punishing Vashti, yet this verse highlights the blessedness of showing mercy.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with James 2:13
While Esther 1:16 involves harsh judgment for disobedience, this verse warns that judgment without mercy will be met with the same.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Esther 1:16 deals with resentment and anger, whereas these verses promote patience and kindness, not keeping a record of wrongs.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
Esther 1:16 includes no forgiveness for perceived wrongdoing, contradicting this verse's call to forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]