Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachings, Esther's story in the Bible shows how God can use a simple girl to do great things. This verse talks about how Esther was chosen to be part of a special group of young women, which eventually led her to become a queen and help save her people.

Esther 2:3: And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given [them]: [unto the...: Heb. unto the hand] [Hege: also called, Hegai]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

While Esther 2:3 focuses on physical beauty to select a queen, 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God 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 2:3 places importance on beauty for choosing the king's consort, but Proverbs 31:30 highlights that beauty is vain and a woman who fears the Lord should be praised.

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 2:3 involves grooming women for the king's favor, contrasting with 1 Peter 3:3-4, which values inner beauty over outward adornment.

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 James 2:1-4

Esther 2:3 suggests favoritism based on physical appearance, while James 2:1-4 warns against showing partiality based on external factors.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9-10

The grooming in Esther 2:3 contrasts with 1 Timothy 2:9-10, which advises women to dress modestly and focus on good works rather than appearance.

1 Timothy 2:9-10: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
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