Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 6:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 6:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 6:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, the king wants to show how much he likes and appreciates someone very special, and he asks Haman for ideas on how to honor this person. Haman thinks the king is talking about him, so he suggests a big celebration.

Esther 6:7: And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, [whom the king...: Heb. in whose honour the king delighteth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse speaks about humility bringing wisdom, while Esther 6:7 involves Haman's suggestion for personal exaltation.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

This verse teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contrasting with the self-exalting proposal in Esther 6:7.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble, contradicting Haman's prideful suggestion in Esther 6:7.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse explains that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, opposing the self-exalting nature of Haman's suggestion in Esther 6:7.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse highlights that pride goes before destruction, a principle inversely reflected in Haman's desire for honor in Esther 6:7.

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