Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 6:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 6:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 6:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this part of the story shows that the king realized he hadn't said thank you to Mordecai for helping him earlier. Mordecai had done something very good, and the king wanted to make sure he was appreciated.

Esther 6:3: And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:2

This verse contradicts Esther 6:3 by advising against public acknowledgment and reward for good deeds, whereas Esther 6:3 highlights a lack of public reward for Mordecai's good deed.

Matthew 6:2: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]

Contradiction with Luke 17:10

This verse suggests that servants should not expect special thanks for doing their duty, contrasting with Esther 6:3 where it is noted that Mordecai was not rewarded for his service.

Luke 17:10: So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting another praise you and not your own mouth, differing from Esther 6:3, which implies the need for recognition and reward by others.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

This verse talks about seeking the approval of God rather than men, conflicting with Esther 6:3, which focuses on the lack of human recognition for Mordecai’s deed.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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