Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 4:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 4:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 4:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, when the king made a new rule to hurt the Jewish people, all the Jewish families were very sad, crying, and praying loudly for help. They wore old clothes and put ashes on themselves to show how upset and worried they were.

Esther 4:3: And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, [there was] great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. [many...: Heb. sackcloth and ashes were laid under many]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

While Esther 4:3 describes mourning, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 calls for rejoicing evermore.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Esther 4:3 is about lamentation, but Philippians 4:4 instructs believers to always rejoice in the Lord.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with James 1:2

Esther 4:3 shows sorrow, James 1:2 encourages considering trials as joy.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13-14

Esther 4:3 illustrates distress, whereas Exodus 14:13-14 assures God's deliverance and encourages not to fear.

Exodus 14:13-14: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:12

Esther 4:3 depicts sadness; Matthew 5:12 urges to rejoice and be glad even in persecution.

Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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