Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, the king gave Haman's house to Queen Esther because Haman was mean to the Jewish people. Esther also told the king that Mordecai was her family, and that's why Mordecai got to meet the king.

Esther 8:1: On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he [was] unto her.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:5

This verse speaks of generational punishment, contradicting Esther 8:1 where Mordecai, a Jew at the risk of death from Haman's plot, is instead honored.

Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love enemies, while Esther 8:1 involves taking over Haman’s estate after his downfall.

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;

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