Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, Haman was a bad man who wanted to hurt all the Jewish people. He planned to destroy them by using a special kind of game, like rolling dice, to decide when to do it.

Esther 9:24: Because Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had devised against the Jews to destroy them, and had cast Pur, that [is], the lot, to consume them, and to destroy them; [consume: Heb. crush]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 9:24 speaks of vengeance on enemies, 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 9:24 involves retribution, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance, leaving it 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 9:24 discusses destruction of enemies, but Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing in the defeat of an enemy.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14

While Esther 9:24 acknowledges enmity and conflict, Matthew 6:14 emphasizes forgiveness in response to wrongdoing.

Matthew 6:14: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Esther 9:24 recounts punitive measures against adversaries; 1 Peter 3:9 instructs not to repay evil for evil.

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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