Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this means that the king was allowing Esther to speak to him without getting in trouble. It showed that the king was being kind and ready to listen to what Esther had to say.

Esther 8:4: Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Esther 8:4 shows a display of favor and acceptance, whereas Matthew 5:39 emphasizes non-retaliation and turning the other cheek.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Esther 8:4 demonstrates the king's personal intervention in delivering justice, in contrast to Romans 12:19, which advises leaving 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 Luke 6:27

Esther 8:4 depicts a scenario where action is taken to thwart enemies, whereas Luke 6:27 teaches to love and do good to enemies.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Esther 8:4 involves the defeat of adversaries, while Proverbs 25:21 encourages feeding and giving drink to one's enemy.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Esther 8:4 involves the fall of Haman, an adversary, which contrasts with the message in Romans 12:20 to "heap coals of fire" by kindness to an enemy.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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