Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, God wanted the people to remember something special every year on these two days. It was like a big birthday party to celebrate how God helped them long ago.

Esther 9:21: To stablish [this] among them, that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same, yearly,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Esther 9:21 celebrates a military victory whereas this verse commands not to kill.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 9:21 involves retaliation and vengeance, whereas this verse instructs to love 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 9:21 depicts carrying out vengeance, whereas this verse advises leaving 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 24:17

Esther 9:21 is a celebration of victory over enemies, whereas this verse advises 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:
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