Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, this verse tells us about a time when a king sent messages to everyone in his land, making sure every family in every place understood that fathers are in charge of their homes. The messages were given in the language that each family spoke so everyone could understand it.

Esther 1:22: For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that [it] should be published according to the language of every people. [that it...: Heb. that one should publish it according to the language of his people]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:21

This verse speaks about submitting to one another in the fear of God, which contrasts with the directive for every man to bear rule in his own house, as mentioned in Esther 1:22.

Ephesians 5:21: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality among all individuals in Christ, contradicting the hierarchical domestic structure implied by Esther 1:22.

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 Colossians 3:19

This advises husbands to love their wives and not be bitter against them, which may contrast with the authoritative 'ruling' implied in Esther 1:22.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:7

This verse encourages husbands to honor their wives and treat them as equals, which contrasts with the unilateral rule described in Esther 1:22.

1 Peter 3:7: Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:26-28

This passage speaks about servitude and being a servant to others, contradicting the top-down rule structure in Esther 1:22.

Matthew 20:26-28: But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Paradox #1

The moral conflict might be that the verse promotes the idea that men should control their households, which can be seen as conflicting with modern concepts of gender equality and mutual respect in relationships.

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