Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 3:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 3:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 3:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, the king trusted Haman a lot and gave him a special ring to show his power. But Haman was not a friend to the Jewish people; he was someone who wanted to harm them.

Esther 3:10: And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. [enemy: or, oppressor]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 3:10 involves authorizing harm against others, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Exodus 20:13

Esther 3:10 approves of a plot to destroy people, while Exodus 20:13 clearly states, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Esther 3:10 promotes vengeance via Haman’s plot, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God rather than humans taking action.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Esther 3:10 features plotting the downfall of others, contrasting with the instruction in Proverbs 24:17 to not rejoice when your enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Esther 3:10 condones planned retribution, going against Leviticus 19:18 which commands not to seek revenge.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
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