Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, God made sure Esther was chosen to be with the king at the perfect time. This was part of God's plan to help and protect her people.

Esther 2:16: So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which [is] the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

This verse suggests that God shows no favoritism, while Esther 2:16 implies that Esther found favor with King Ahasuerus.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance, while Esther 2:16 focuses on Esther's physical beauty being favored by the king.

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 James 2:1-4

These verses warn against showing favoritism, which contrasts with Esther 2:16, where Esther finds favor due to her appearance.

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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