Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Esther, the king is asking Queen Esther who is causing trouble and being mean to her people. He wants to know who would be so daring and bad in his heart to plan something like this.

Esther 7:5: Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so? [that...: Heb. whose heart hath filled him]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by promoting love and prayer for enemies, whereas Esther 7:5 deals with identifying and confronting an enemy (Haman).

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

Opposes taking vengeance, while Esther 7:5 involves King Ahasuerus reacting to an adversarial threat.

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 Exodus 23:4-5

Encourages aiding one's enemy, which contrasts with the intent to eliminate the threat in Esther 7:5.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contrasting the eventual downfall of Haman suggested in Esther 7:5.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages doing good to those who hate you, opposing the act of seeking out an enemy in Esther 7:5.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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