Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 5:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 5:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 5:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Esther is asking the king if he likes her and wants to help her, she would like him and Haman to come to a special meal she will make. She promises to share her important request with the king the next day.

Esther 5:8: If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said. [perform: Heb. do]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 5:8 involves strategizing against Haman, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies.

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 5:8 suggests seeking vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

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 20:22

Esther 5:8 implies planning retribution, Proverbs 20:22 counsels not to say "I will recompense evil."

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4

Esther 5:8 focuses on personal vendetta, while Exodus 23:4 urges helping your enemy's stray animal.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Esther 5:8 pursues revenge, but 1 Peter 3:9 advises not returning 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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