Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this verse shows that Haman, a character in the story, was very unhappy because Mordecai, a Jewish man, did not treat him like someone super special, even though he had many riches and honors. It teaches that having lots of things or being very important does not always make someone happy if their heart is not kind.

Esther 5:13: Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11

Esther 5:13 reflects discontent despite wealth and position, whereas Philippians 4:11 speaks of learning to be content in any state.

Philippians 4:11: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Esther 5:13 reveals greed and dissatisfaction, contradicting Hebrews 13:5's instruction to be content with what you have.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Esther 5:13 shows a focus on self-centered ambition, while Luke 12:15 warns against covetousness and emphasizes life's value beyond possessions.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7-8

Esther 5:13 displays discontent despite abundance, whereas 1 Timothy 6:7-8 emphasizes being content with basic necessities.

1 Timothy 6:7-8: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Esther 5:13 illustrates unhappiness and entitlement, while Matthew 5:5 blesses the meek for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Esther 5:13 expresses dissatisfaction despite achievements, in contrast to Ecclesiastes 5:10, which warns that love of wealth never satisfies.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Esther 5:13 lacks gratitude despite privilege, contrary to 1 Thessalonians 5:18's exhortation to give thanks in everything.

1 Thessalonians 5:18: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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