Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 4:4

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

According to the author of the book of Esther, Queen Esther was very worried when she heard that her cousin Mordecai was upset and wearing sad clothes. She tried to help by sending him new clothes, but he didn’t want to change them.

Esther 4:4: So Esther's maids and her chamberlains came and told [it] her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: but he received [it] not. [chamberlains: Heb. eunuchs]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

This verse suggests trusting in the Lord for safety, while Esther 4:4 shows Esther's servants responding to fear and uncertain actions before Mordecai's explanation.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

It teaches not to be anxious about life, whereas Esther 4:4 depicts emotional response and urgency in Esther's actions.

Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

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