Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the large-scale killing described in Esther 9:6.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to "love your enemies," contrasting the actions in Esther 9:6.
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
"Avenge not yourselves," is advised here, differing from the vengeance taken in Esther 9:6.
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
Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contradicts the celebratory outcome of Esther 9:6.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, opposing the conflict in Esther 9:6.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, a contrast to the violence in Esther 9:6.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Urges kindness to enemies, contrary to the actions in Esther 9:6.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Calls for loving one's enemies, contrasting with the events of Esther 9:6.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Advises against repaying evil for evil, opposing the retaliation in Esther 9:6.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
"Not rendering evil for evil," contradicts the retaliatory nature of Esther 9:6.
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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Esther 9:6 could be seen as the tension between justice and mercy. The verse describes a situation of retribution or retaliation, which might conflict with values like forgiveness and compassion. Readers might struggle with reconciling the act of violent retribution with the broader biblical themes of love and mercy.