Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Esther, if someone tries to see the king without being invited, they could be put to death unless the king lets them in by holding out his special golden stick, and Esther says she hasn't been called to see the king for a whole month.

Esther 4:11: All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, [there is] one law of his to put [him] to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.

Contradiction with Esther 5:2

This verse shows the king holding out the golden scepter to Esther, contrary to her fear of perishing as stated in Esther 4:11 if she approached him uninvited.

Esther 5:2: And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, [that] she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that [was] in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.

Contradiction with Esther 8:4

Similarly, this verse contradicts Esther 4:11 as it shows Esther being received by the king by extending the scepter, indicating she had access and favor.

Esther 8:4: Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,

Paradox #1

The verse might be seen as inconsistent with the idea of God's protection, as it describes a law that could endanger the protagonist. This could seem at odds with the belief that God keeps His people safe.

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