Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Esther, this verse shows how much Esther loves her family and people, and she feels very worried and sad about bad things happening to them. She wants to help and make sure they are safe and happy.

Esther 8:6: For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? [endure...: Heb. be able that I may see]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Esther 8:6 supports the defense of life for the Jews, while Exodus 20:13 says "Thou shalt not kill," generally forbidding killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 8:6 seeks protection potentially through conflict, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and pray for enemies.

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 8:6 involves seeking justice for the Jews, which can imply retribution, while Romans 12:19 says, "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath."

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 8:6 is concerned with preserving Jewish lives from enemies, whereas Proverbs 24:17 says, "Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth."

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

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Esther 8:6 implies taking up arms for the Jews' defense, while Matthew 26:52 includes Jesus saying, "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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