Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 10:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 10:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 10:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, an angel came to him and touched him, making him feel strong and brave again. Christians believe this shows that God sends helpers to give us strength when we feel weak.

Daniel 10:18: Then there came again and touched me [one] like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:31

Daniel 10:18 depicts Daniel receiving divine strength, while 2 Samuel 22:31 describes God's way as perfect, not implying personal empowerment by angels.

2 Samuel 22:31: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Daniel 10:18 describes Daniel being strengthened by a divine figure, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:25 suggests God's weakness is stronger than human strength, highlighting a paradox.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Daniel 10:18 shows angelic support and encouragement to Daniel, but Jeremiah 17:5 cautions against reliance on human strength, which may interpret differently from angelic assistance.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

Daniel 10:18 describes an angelic being strengthening Daniel, while Isaiah 40:29 attributes strength directly to the Lord, not through intermediaries.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:9

Daniel 10:18 shows supernatural assistance strengthening Daniel, whereas 1 Samuel 2:9 emphasizes that by strength no man prevails, which could contradict the mode of receiving strength.

1 Samuel 2:9: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Daniel 10:18 shows an angel providing strength, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 highlights that God’s power is made perfect in weakness, suggesting a different understanding of divine strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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