Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this verse tells us that Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai wrote with special power to make sure everyone remembered to celebrate a happy holiday called Purim. It's like they sent an important message so nobody would forget to have a fun party every year.

Esther 9:29: Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim. [authority: Heb. strength]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Esther 9:29 speaks about the establishment of the feast of Purim to remember a victory, whereas Matthew 5:39 teaches to turn the other cheek and not resist evil.

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 Romans 12:19

Esther 9:29 is part of a narrative celebrating retribution and survival, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking vengeance, emphasizing that vengeance belongs 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 9:29 involves the commemoration of a triumph over enemies, contradicting Proverbs 24:17, which 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 26:52

Esther 9:29 is part of a context where violence led to survival and celebration, but Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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