Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, the Jewish people who lived in small towns without walls celebrated a happy day on the fourteenth day of a month called Adar. They had a big feast, were joyful, and shared gifts with one another.

Esther 9:19: Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar [a day of] gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 9:19 celebrates victory and feasting, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and do good to those who hate.

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 12:17

Esther 9:19 acknowledges celebrating with feasting, while Romans 12:17 teaches to not repay evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Esther 9:19 is about joyous celebration of victory, while Proverbs 24:17 advises 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 Matthew 5:39

Esther 9:19 is about triumph and defense against enemies, while Matthew 5:39 encourages turning the other cheek rather than retaliation.

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 Luke 6:27

Esther 9:19 describes rejoicing over victory, contrasting Luke 6:27 which instructs to love enemies and do good to those who hate.

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