Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Esther 3:6 speaks of Haman's intent to destroy all Jews, while Matthew 5:44 encourages love and prayer for enemies, contrasting Haman's desire for harm with Christ's call for love.
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 Romans 12:19
Esther 3:6 involves Haman's personal vengeance against the Jews, contradicting Romans 12:19, which advises leaving vengeance to God.
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 Exodus 20:13
The commandment in Exodus 20:13 is "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Haman's murderous intent in Esther 3:6.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Esther 3:6 reflects Haman’s plotting of evil, while Proverbs 24:29 advises against repaying evil with evil and planning revenge.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
Haman's desire for revenge against Mordecai and his people in Esther 3:6 contradicts the directive in Leviticus 19:18 to love your neighbor and not 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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Esther 3:6 could be seen in the idea of collective punishment. Haman plans to destroy all Jews because of his anger against one person, Mordecai. This raises moral questions about punishing many innocent people for the actions of an individual.