Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 10:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 10:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 10:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, he was standing by a big river called Hiddekel on the 24th day of the first month. Christians often see this as the beginning of a special story where Daniel has a vision or message from God.

Daniel 10:4: And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which [is] Hiddekel;

Contradiction with Genesis 1:9

This verse talks about gathering waters into one place, while Daniel 10:4 mentions being by the river.

Genesis 1:9: And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry [land] appear: and it was so.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

This verse describes God dividing the sea, whereas Daniel 10:4 references standing by a riverbank.

Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.

Contradiction with Joshua 3:17

This verse discusses the people crossing the dry Jordan riverbed, which contrasts with Daniel 10:4 standing by a flowing river.

Joshua 3:17: And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

Contradiction with Psalm 74:15

This verse mentions breaking the fountains and floods, while Daniel 10:4 describes a scene by an intact river.

Psalm 74:15: Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood: thou driedst up mighty rivers. [mighty...: Heb. rivers of strength]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:1

This verse states there shall be no more sea, which contradicts Daniel 10:4 where a river is mentioned.

Revelation 21:1: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
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