Contradiction with Matthew 20:16
While Esther 9:4 describes Mordecai becoming increasingly powerful and renowned, Matthew 20:16 suggests a reversal of fortune, indicating that "the last shall be first, and the first last," implying a divine overturning of earthly greatness.
Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Contradiction with James 4:10
Esther 9:4 speaks of Mordecai's rising power and fame, while James 4:10 emphasizes humility, advising people to "humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up," suggesting that exaltation should be divine rather than based on human achievement.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Esther 9:4 describes Mordecai's growing greatness, while Proverbs 16:18 warns, "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall," implying that growing fame and power can lead to downfall.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7
The verse from Esther celebrates Mordecai's increasing status, whereas 1 Samuel 2:7 states, "The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up," illustrating that it is God who ultimately controls rising and falling.
1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Contradiction with Psalm 75:6-7
In contrast to Mordecai's personal ascent in Esther 9:4, Psalm 75:6-7 says, "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another," reinforcing the theme that God is responsible for elevating and demoting people.
Psalm 75:6-7: For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. [south: Heb. desert]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Esther 9:4 highlights Mordecai's success, while Jeremiah 9:23-24 advises against glorying in wisdom, might, or riches, urging people to "glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me," emphasizing spiritual connection over worldly success.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14
In contrast to the account of Mordecai's achievements, Ecclesiastes 1:14 observes, "I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit," suggesting that earthly accomplishments are ultimately meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.