Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 3:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 3:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 3:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this verse shows how Haman used a special way of choosing a day to try to make his bad plan happen at just the right time. Christians often see this story as how God watches over His people and can change plans meant to hurt them.

Esther 3:7: In the first month, that [is], the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that [is], the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, [to] the twelfth [month], that [is], the month Adar.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the notion of casting lots to destroy an entire group of people as found in Esther 3:7.

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

This verse advises not to take revenge but to leave it to God's wrath, which contrasts with Haman's personal vendetta against the Jews in Esther 3:7.

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 Leviticus 19:18

This verse instructs to not seek revenge or bear a grudge, opposing the actions in Esther 3:7 where Haman seeks to annihilate the Jews.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrary to the malevolent plot against the Jews in Esther 3:7.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This emphasizes not to say "I will repay evil," leaving judgment to the Lord, conflicting with Haman's scheme in Esther 3:7.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction related to this verse is the mention of the month Nisan as the first month, which is part of the Jewish calendar, in connection with the Persian practice of casting lots ("Pur") to select a date for Haman's decree. It's unclear if this specific method of date selection aligns directly with Persian traditions or if it's solely a narrative element. This can lead to questions about the historical authenticity of such practices being described in the way they are within the context of this account.

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