Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Haman was angry but stayed calm. He went home and asked his friends and wife, Zeresh, to come and talk with him.

Esther 5:10: Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. [called...: Heb. caused to come]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse suggests that a soft answer turns away wrath, which contradicts Haman's attitude of maintaining his composure outwardly while internalizing his anger in Esther 5:10.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing Haman's hatred and plotting against Mordecai seen in Esther 5:10.

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 against taking vengeance, saying that vengeance belongs to the Lord, conflicting with Haman's desire for personal revenge on Mordecai expressed through his actions in Esther 5:10.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with the concealed malice and vengeful plotting that Haman engages in, as alluded to in Esther 5:10.

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