Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, this verse shows a bad guy named Haman asking the king for permission to do something terrible to Esther's people, and he even offers money to the king to make it happen. It's a part of a story where things seem scary, but God has a plan to turn it into something good later.

Esther 3:9: If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring [it] into the king's treasuries. [that they...: Heb. to destroy them] [pay: Heb. weigh]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the plan to destroy a group of people in Esther 3:9.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies, which contradicts the intent of Esther 3:9 to harm one's perceived enemies.

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 Leviticus 19:18

This verse instructs to love thy neighbor, contrasting with the plan of destruction in Esther 3:9.

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

Advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, which contradicts the hostile intention in Esther 3:9.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages believers to leave vengeance to God, conflicting with the proactive plan of Esther 3:9.

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.
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