Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Esther, this verse means that Mordecai sent messages to all the Jewish people living in the kingdom to share peaceful and true words. It was a way to keep everyone united and comforted.

Esther 9:30: And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, [with] words of peace and truth,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

These verses, which advocate for loving enemies and blessing those who curse you, contradict the sense of establishing the observance of Purim with messages of peace as seen in Esther 9:30, which follows a narrative of retribution against enemies.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance and leaving it to God's wrath, which contradicts the theme of vindication and retributive justice through Mordecai's letters in Esther 9:30.

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 James 1:20

The emphasis on human anger not producing righteousness contrasts with the celebratory establishment of Purim following acts of vengeance in Esther 9:30.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Encourages waiting for the Lord for deliverance rather than initiating human acts of vengeance, in contrast to the defensive acts by Mordecai and Esther's people commemorated in Esther 9:30.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the retributive actions that preceded the peaceful message in Esther 9:30.

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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