Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, Christians understand this verse to show how God protected Esther and her people from a bad plan. The king punished the mean man, Haman, and gave his things to Esther because he tried to hurt her and her people, the Jews.

Esther 8:7: Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse contradicts by condemning justifying the wicked, while Esther 8:7 involves reversing the decree to harm the Jews, which could be seen as justifying previous violent intentions.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Contradicts by advising to not resist evil and to turn the other cheek, whereas Esther 8:7 supports self-defense.

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

This verse urges against seeking vengeance, in contrast with Esther 8:7's context of avenging the Jews.

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 Exodus 23:7

Warns against killing the innocent, contrasting with the authorization of same in Esther 8:7's context.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
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