Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, this verse shows how King Ahasuerus was very rich and generous, giving his guests special drinks in fancy gold cups that were all different. It tells us about a big, fancy party where everyone could have as much royal drink as they wanted.

Esther 1:7: And they gave [them] drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. [royal...: Heb. wine of the kingdom] [state: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

Proverbs 20:1 warns against the deception of wine and strong drink, which contrasts with Esther 1:7 where the abundance of wine is presented as a positive aspect of the king’s banquet.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Romans 13:13

Romans 13:13 advises against drunkenness and chambering, in contrast to the potential excess described in Esther 1:7.

Romans 13:13: Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [honestly: or, decently]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Ephesians 5:18 advises against being drunk with wine, whereas Esther 1:7 describes a scene where drinking was encouraged and no restrictions are mentioned.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:3

1 Peter 4:3 speaks against living in excess of wine and revelings, which is reflective of Esther 1:7's setting of plentiful drinking.

1 Peter 4:3: For the time past of [our] life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
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