Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 10:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 10:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 10:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, this verse is like a story where an angel tells Daniel that he is going to help fight bad spiritual forces over countries like Persia and Greece. The angel wants Daniel to know he is not alone because God has a plan even when things seem tough.

Daniel 10:20: Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

Daniel 10:20 speaks of a spiritual prince with limited dominion, while Matthew 28:18 declares that all authority in heaven and on earth is given to Jesus, suggesting ultimate and complete dominion.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12

Daniel 10:20 mentions a specific spiritual battle with the prince of Persia, whereas Ephesians 6:12 suggests that our struggle is a broader conflict against a wide range of spiritual powers.

Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Daniel 10:20 implies a spiritual influence over earthly kingdoms, yet Romans 13:1 states that all authorities are established by God, indicating divine control rather than spiritual conflict.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:15

Daniel 10:20 discusses ongoing spiritual warfare, while Colossians 2:15 asserts that Christ has already disarmed spiritual rulers and authorities, portraying them as defeated.

Colossians 2:15: [And] having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. [in it: or, in himself]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:1

Daniel 10:20 refers to spiritual opposition linked to Persia, whereas Isaiah 45:1 speaks of Cyrus, king of Persia, as anointed by God, indicating divine purpose rather than opposition.

Isaiah 45:1: Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; [have...: or, strengthened]
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