Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 9:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 9:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 9:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, these are the names of some people who were against the Jews. They were part of Haman's family, who tried to harm them.

Esther 9:8: And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Esther 9:8 recounts part of the event where enemies are killed, whereas Matthew 5:44, where Jesus instructs to love enemies, contradicts with the idea of slaying enemies.

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

Esther 9:8 involves revenge and destruction from enemies, while Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance and leaving it to God's wrath.

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 Exodus 20:13

Esther 9:8 describes instances of killing during the conflicts, while Exodus 20:13 simply states "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting any form of killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Esther 9:8 narrates acts of revenge, in contradiction to Proverbs 24:29, which advises not to say, "I will do to him as he hath done to me."

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Esther 9:8 depicts actions against enemies, whereas Luke 6:27, where Jesus teaches to "do good to them which hate you," contradicts such retaliatory actions.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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