Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 10:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 10:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 10:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, he was very sad and spent three whole weeks praying and thinking about important things. This shows how much Daniel cared and wanted to understand God's plans.

Daniel 10:2: In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. [full...: Heb. weeks of days]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:16

This verse advises against showing outward signs of fasting, which contradicts Daniel's open mourning and fasting.

Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

This verse mentions a time to mourn and a time to dance, suggesting appropriateness according to time, possibly contrasting with Daniel's choice during his vision.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

This verse speaks about replacing mourning with joy, which may contrast with Daniel continuing in mourning.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Contradiction with John 16:20

The contrast here is between the world's joy during mourning, suggesting that mourning is not productive, unlike Daniel's prolonged time of mourning.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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