Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, the story of Esther teaches us about being humble and trusting that God will take care of us. Esther didn't ask for special things when she went to see the king, but everyone liked her because of her kind and gentle heart.

Esther 2:15: Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

While Esther 2:15 emphasizes outward appearance and favor, 1 Samuel 16:7 underscores that the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearance.

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 Proverbs 31:30

Esther 2:15 highlights physical appearance and gaining favor, whereas Proverbs 31:30 emphasizes that favor and beauty are deceitful compared to fearing the Lord.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Esther 2:15 centers on outward beauty and favor, while 1 Peter 3:3-4 advises women to prioritize inner beauty and a gentle spirit instead.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:2

This verse notes a lack of physical beauty in the prophetic figure, contrasting the positive emphasis on Esther's physical appearance and favor in Esther 2:15.

Isaiah 53:2: For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him.

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

Encourages not showing favoritism based on appearance or status, contrasting with Esther 2:15's mention of Esther gaining favor.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
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