Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, after a king wins a battle and feels proud, he will defeat many people, but this won't make him stronger in the end. Christians might understand this to mean that being proud and winning battles doesn't always make someone truly powerful.

Daniel 11:12: [And] when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down [many] ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened [by it].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Daniel 11:12 speaks of a violent victory and pride, while Matthew 5:44 advocates for love and doing good to enemies, promoting peace over conflict.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Daniel 11:12 implies taking vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against personal vengeance, leaving it to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Daniel 11:12 reflects pride after victory, but Proverbs 16:18 warns that pride leads to destruction.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Daniel 11:12 depicts pride in victory, while James 4:6 states that God opposes the proud and shows favor to the humble.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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