Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Esther, Esther bravely asked the king with tears to stop the bad plan that a mean man named Haman had made to hurt her people, the Jews. She loved her people and wanted to keep them safe.

Esther 8:3: And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews. [and besought...: Heb. and she wept, and besought him]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Esther 8:3 involves seeking revenge against enemies, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 8:3 involves seeking personal vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave vengeance to God.

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 24:17

Esther 8:3 is about gaining victory over enemies, contrary to Proverbs 24:17, which teaches not to rejoice when your enemy falls.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Esther 8:3 entails a plea for retaliation, while 1 Thessalonians 5:15 instructs believers not to repay evil for evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Esther 8:3 requests punitive action, contrasting Luke 6:27, which teaches to do good to those who hate you.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Esther 8:3 is about avenging wrongs, different from Leviticus 19:18, which commands not to seek revenge or bear a grudge.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Esther 8:3 is about dealing with adversaries, while 1 Peter 3:9 teaches not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Esther 8:3 involves opposing adversaries, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 advises giving food and drink to your enemy.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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