Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, Haman was bragging about how rich he was, how many children he had, and how the king made him very important, even more important than the other leaders. This shows his pride and how he thought he was better than everyone else.

Esther 5:11: And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all [the things] wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises not to praise oneself but to let others do it, contrasting with Haman's self-praise in Esther 5:11.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

This verse teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, differing from Haman's self-exaltation in Esther 5:11.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, contrary to the pride displayed by Haman in Esther 5:11.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse instructs to do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, unlike Haman’s boastfulness in Esther 5:11.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse says pride goes before a fall, which is in opposition to the prideful attitude of Haman in Esther 5:11.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Esther 5:11 could be seen in how pride and self-promotion are viewed. Haman boasts about his wealth, family, and his high status, which can conflict with values like humility and selflessness that are encouraged in other parts of the Bible. This could be seen as inconsistent with the teachings that emphasize humility as a virtue.

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