Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 10:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 10:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 10:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, in the Book of Daniel, the story shows how a heavenly being made Daniel feel better when he was scared and tired by touching his lips. This touch gave Daniel the strength to speak and share his worries.

Daniel 10:16: And, behold, [one] like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

Contradiction with Daniel 8:15

The verse states that Daniel sought understanding of the vision, contradicting Daniel 10:16 where Daniel seems overwhelmed and unable to speak without assistance.

Daniel 8:15: And it came to pass, when I, [even] I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

Contradiction with Daniel 9:22

Here, Gabriel comes to give Daniel skill and understanding directly, while in Daniel 10:16, another figure touches Daniel's lips to enable him to speak.

Daniel 9:22: And he informed [me], and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. [to...: Heb. to make thee skilful of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:5

Isaiah declares himself a man of unclean lips, whereas in Daniel 10:16, the touch on Daniel's lips enables him to speak without mention of uncleanness.

Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:26

God makes Ezekiel's tongue stick to the roof of his mouth, making him mute, unlike Daniel 10:16, where the touch enables speech.

Ezekiel 3:26: And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they [are] a rebellious house. [a reprover: Heb. a man reproving]

Contradiction with Job 23:3-4

Job expresses a desire to present his case and arguments before God, contrasting with Daniel 10:16 where Daniel is initially unable to speak until touched.

Job 23:3-4: Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!
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