Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, Mordecai was waiting near the king's gate when Hatach came to talk to him. Hatach was sent by Esther to find out what was happening because Mordecai seemed upset.

Esther 4:6: So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which [was] before the king's gate.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:10

Esther 4:6 involves going to someone with a close relationship for urgent matters (Hathach to Mordecai), while Proverbs 27:10 advises relying on a nearby neighbor rather than a distant relative.

Proverbs 27:10: Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 4:6 is set amidst enmity between Mordecai and Haman, yet Matthew 5:44 calls for loving and praying for enemies, a contrast to seeking the destruction of them.

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 4:6 reflects on seeking justice against adversaries, but Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance, leaving it to God instead.

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 23:4-5

Esther 4:6 is part of a story of conflict strategy rooted in self-preservation, contrary to showing kindness to enemies' property as advised in Exodus 23:4-5.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Esther 4:6 involves preparing for future threat mitigation, whereas Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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