Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, Mordecai wanted to tell all the Jewish people in the kingdom about something important. So, he wrote letters and sent them to Jewish families living both close by and far away.

Esther 9:20: And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that [were] in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, [both] nigh and far,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Esther 9:20 celebrates the victory and survival of the Jews over their enemies, leading to their enemies' deaths, which seems to contradict the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 9:20 involves conflict and triumph over enemies, whereas this verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute 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 Romans 12:19

Esther 9:20 is about the Jews taking action against their enemies, while this verse advises believers to leave vengeance to God and not repay evil for evil.

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

The celebration in Esther 9:20 may suggest rejoicing over the downfall of enemies, which this verse warns against, advising not to rejoice when an enemy falls.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Esther 9:20 is about the celebration of a military victory, whereas this verse encourages Christians not to return evil for evil or insult for insult, but to give a blessing 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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