Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, this message was sent out to everyone so they knew to get ready for something important happening on a certain day. It was like an announcement for a big event where everyone needed to be prepared.

Esther 3:14: The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:39

This verse emphasizes loving one's neighbor as oneself, which contradicts Esther 3:14's dissemination of a decree for harm.

Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding and giving drink to your enemy, opposing the decreed intent to destroy in Esther 3:14.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Commands assistance to your enemy’s animal in distress, contrasting with the destruction in Esther 3:14.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages acts of kindness to enemies rather than decreeing harm, as in Esther 3:14.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Urges love for one’s enemies, opposing the hostile intentions in Esther 3:14.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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