Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
Esther 5:1 involves Esther presenting herself in a royal court, which could be seen as contrary to the commandment against making any graven image or likeness, suggesting the tension between divine commands and royal appearances.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9
Esther 5:1 describes Esther wearing royal apparel to gain favor, contrasting with the instruction for women to dress modestly with shamefacedness and sobriety.
1 Timothy 2:9: 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]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Esther's approach to the king in her royal attire can be seen as seeking external validation, contradicting the teaching to do good deeds in private, not to be seen by others.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with John 7:24
Esther 5:1 depicts the king judging Esther by her appearance when she stood in the court, which contradicts the admonition to judge not according to appearance but with righteous judgment.
John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.