Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this verse describes why the Jewish people celebrate a happy holiday called Purim. It's named after "Pur," which means "lot," because the bad things that were supposed to happen were turned into good things, and they wanted to remember and celebrate that.

Esther 9:26: Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and [of that] which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto them, [Pur: that is, Lot]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, while Esther 9:26 describes the celebration of Jewish victory and revenge over their enemies.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse commands to love your enemies, while Esther 9:26 deals with a historic act of overcoming and defeating one's 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;
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