Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 4:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 4:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 4:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mordecai listened to Esther and did everything she asked him to do. He trusted Esther and followed her instructions because he knew she was trying to help their people.

Esther 4:17: So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. [went...: Heb. passed]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Esther 4:17 involves a public call for fasting and prayer, while Matthew 6:6 emphasizes praying in private.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Esther 4:17 involves mourning and fasting, while 1 Thessalonians 5:16 encourages constant rejoicing.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Esther 4:17 focuses on fasting and distress, whereas Philippians 4:6 advises against anxiety and encourages presenting requests to God with thanksgiving.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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