Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 5:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 5:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 5:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, Haman's wife and friends told him to build a very tall gallows to hang Mordecai, and they thought this plan would make Haman happy. Haman liked this idea, so he decided to make the gallows right away.

Esther 5:14: Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made. [gallows: Heb. tree]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Esther 5:14 suggests building a gallows to harm Mordecai, whereas Exodus 20:13 states "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the intent of causing harm or death.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 5:14 involves plotting against an enemy, contrasting with Matthew 5:44, which instructs to "love your enemies" and "bless them that curse you."

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 5:14 involves personal vendetta, while Romans 12:19 advises against vengeance and suggests leaving justice to God's wrath.

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 16:18

Esther 5:14 involves prideful plotting against Mordecai, while Proverbs 16:18 warns that "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Esther 5:14 focuses on retaliation against Mordecai, whereas 1 Peter 3:9 instructs not to repay evil for evil.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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