Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Esther was a young girl who didn't have parents, so her cousin Mordecai took care of her like she was his own daughter. She was known to be very kind and pretty.

Esther 2:7: And he brought up Hadassah, that [is], Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid [was] fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. [brought...: Heb. nourished] [fair...: Heb. fair of form, and good of countenance]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse highlights the importance of honoring one's parents, while Esther 2:7 discusses Esther being raised by her cousin because she is an orphan, indicating a lack of parental presence to honor.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:19

The command to honor father and mother contrasts with Esther's situation in Esther 2:7, indicating the absence of parents to honor.

Matthew 19:19: Honour thy father and [thy] mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1-2

These verses uphold the directive to obey and honor one's parents, yet Esther 2:7 presents a situation where Esther is an orphan, thus unable to fulfill this command.

Ephesians 6:1-2: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:8-9

These verses advocate heeding a father's instructions and a mother's teachings, which conflicts with Esther 2:7, where Esther, being an orphan, does not have her parents’ guidance.

Proverbs 1:8-9: My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
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