Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, these names are some of the enemies of the Jewish people who were defeated to keep the Jewish people safe. It shows how God helped Esther and her people be safe from those who wanted to harm them.

Esther 9:7: And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the killings in Esther 9:7.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to "love your enemies" which opposes the actions in Esther 9:7.

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

Advises to "avenge not yourselves," while Esther 9:7 describes a form of vengeance.

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

Counsels against rejoicing when one's enemy falls, contrasting with the triumph in Esther 9:7.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Urges not to render evil for evil, opposing the retaliatory actions in Esther 9:7.

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].
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