Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, Queen Esther is bravely asking the king to stop a bad plan that would hurt her people, the Jews, because she thinks the king is kind and she has been good to him. She's hoping the king will help because she trusts he likes her and wants to do what's right.

Esther 8:5: And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing [seem] right before the king, and I [be] pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which [are] in all the king's provinces: [devised: Heb. the device] [which he...: or, who wrote]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 8:5 seeks to counteract a decree with potentially violent consequences by requesting the destruction of enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies and doing good to those who hate 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 Exodus 14:14

Esther 8:5 involves seeking authorization for the Jews to take action themselves, while Exodus 14:14 emphasizes letting the Lord fight for you and remaining still.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Esther 8:5 involves a request for revenge or protection by their own hands, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs 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 20:22

Esther 8:5 is about seeking justice through an earthly king's decree, whereas Proverbs 20:22 advises waiting for the Lord's salvation instead of repaying evil.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Esther 8:5 seeks retribution against enemies, while 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil for evil but to bless instead.

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.
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