Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Esther, the king's helpers suggested making a rule that Queen Vashti couldn't be queen anymore because she didn't listen to the king. They wanted the king to choose a new queen who would be better.

Esther 1:19: If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she. [If it...: Heb. If it be good with the king] [unto...: Heb. unto her companion] [from him: Heb. from before him] [be not...: Heb. pass not away]

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

Esther 1:19 suggests a law for separation, whereas Genesis 2:24 emphasizes the union and togetherness in marriage.

Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:6

Esther 1:19 proposes that Vashti should be removed, while Matthew 19:6 speaks against separating what God has joined together.

Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:25

Esther 1:19 implies a lack of love and respect between the king and Vashti, contrary to Ephesians 5:25 which instructs husbands to love their wives.

Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Contradiction with Colossians 3:19

Esther 1:19 shows a harsh action towards Vashti, whereas Colossians 3:19 advises husbands not to be harsh with their wives.

Colossians 3:19: Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

Esther 1:19 suggests separation, but 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 encourages a wife not to depart from her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:

Contradiction with Malachi 2:16

Esther 1:19 involves discarding Vashti as queen, contradicting Malachi 2:16 which states God hates divorce.

Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]

Contradiction with Hosea 3:1

Esther 1:19 is about rejecting Vashti, while Hosea 3:1 presents God's command to love even an unfaithful partner.

Hosea 3:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of [her] friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. [of wine: Heb. of grapes]

Paradox #1

This verse might present a moral conflict as it involves the idea of removing someone from a position of honor due to a refusal to comply with a command. This could be seen as conflicting with values of fairness, forgiveness, or understanding individual autonomy. It raises questions about justice and the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs.

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