Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, God helped Esther and her cousin, Mordecai, make an important message so everyone would hear it. They used the king's special ring to show the message was very important, and sent it to people with fast animals.

Esther 8:10: And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed [it] with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, [and] riders on mules, camels, [and] young dromedaries:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 8:10 describes a decree to defend against adversaries, whereas Matthew 5:44 urges to love and pray for enemies, presenting a contradiction between self-defense and love for foes.

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

Esther 8:10 involves taking action to protect oneself, while Romans 12:19 advises to leave vengeance to God, contrasting human action with divine justice.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Esther 8:10's directive to prepare for defense contrasts with Proverbs 20:22, which suggests not seeking personal justice but waiting on the Lord's salvation.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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