Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse emphasizes not taking personal vengeance, which contradicts Haman's plot for revenge against all Jews.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love and pray for enemies, contrasting Haman's enmity and malice towards the Jews.
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 24:17
Advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, opposing Haman's desire to destroy his adversaries.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with James 4:10
Promotes humility, which contrasts with Haman's pride and desire for power in Esther 3:1.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
States that one cannot love God while hating a brother, which contrasts with Haman's hatred for Mordecai and the Jews.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Galatians 5:14
Commands love for neighbor as fulfillment of the law, contradicting Haman's genocidal intentions.
Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction in Esther 3:1 is the identification of Haman as an "Agagite." In the Bible, Agag was known as a king of the Amalekites, who were enemies of Israel. However, by the time the story of Esther took place, the Amalekites were believed to have been long defeated. This raises questions about how Haman could be connected to the Amalekites if they no longer existed.