Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 5:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 5:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 5:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, this verse shows that King Ahasuerus loved Queen Esther a lot and was willing to give her anything she wanted, even half of his kingdom. It teaches about kindness and the importance of helping others when you have the power to do so.

Esther 5:3: Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what [is] thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

While Esther 5:3 shows favor and openness to Esther's request, Matthew 7:7 suggests that one must actively seek and ask to receive.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 4:3

Esther 5:3 reflects a grant of request up to half the kingdom, whereas James 4:3 indicates that some requests aren't granted due to wrong motives.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14

Esther 5:3 implies an unconditional offer to grant any request, whereas 1 John 5:14 states that requests should align with God's will to be granted.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with Mark 6:23-25

In Esther 5:3, Esther's request is met with favor, contrasting with Mark 6:23-25 where Herod's promise leads to a regrettable outcome.

Mark 6:23-25: And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give [it] thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:1

Esther 5:3 suggests that the king’s response is immediate and spontaneous, while Proverbs 16:1 indicates that the answer of the tongue is from the Lord, implying divine control over human promises.

Proverbs 16:1: The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD. [preparations: or, disposings]
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