Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:22

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According to the author of the book of Esther, Mordecai found out something important and told Queen Esther about it. Esther then told the king what Mordecai had discovered, using his name.

Esther 2:22: And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told [it] unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king [thereof] in Mordecai's name.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 2:22 depicts Mordecai revealing a plot against the king, while Matthew 5:44 advises to love and pray for enemies, suggesting a more forgiving approach.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

Esther 2:22 shows a secret being revealed, whereas Proverbs 25:2 praises concealing a matter as the glory of kings.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with James 5:20

Esther 2:22 focuses on revealing wrongdoing to save the king, contrasting with James 5:20 which speaks of converting a sinner to save his soul from death, emphasizing spiritual salvation over revealing sin.

James 5:20: Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:16

Esther 2:22 involves Mordecai reporting a matter, but Leviticus 19:16 commands not to go about as a talebearer, highlighting the importance of discretion.

Leviticus 19:16: Thou shalt not go up and down [as] a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I [am] the LORD.
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