Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, this verse tells about a time when Mordecai saved the king’s life by telling about a plan to hurt him. It shows that doing the right thing can be very important and can help others.

Esther 6:2: And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. [Bigthana: also called, Bigthan] [door: Heb. threshold]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

Contradicts the idea of the king acting independently, as Proverbs suggests the king's heart is guided by the Lord, whereas in Esther 6:2, the king responds to information from his records.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests time and chance happen to all, which contrasts with the notion of recorded deeds (Esther 6:2) determining outcomes.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10

In Esther 6:2, the focus is on human action (Mordecai's deed), whereas Isaiah emphasizes God's purpose prevailing regardless of human actions.

Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:7

This verse minimizes individual actions' significance in favor of God's role, which contrasts with Mordecai's deed being pivotal in Esther 6:2.

1 Corinthians 3:7: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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