Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Daniel, this verse talks about someone who makes friends with others by being tricky and not honest. Even though he starts with just a few followers, he becomes very powerful.

Daniel 11:23: And after the league [made] with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Daniel 11:23 involves deceitful practices, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

The deceit in Daniel 11:23 is contradicted by Proverbs 12:22, which states that lying lips are abomination to the Lord.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Daniel 11:23 speaks of dealing deceitfully, while Ephesians 4:25 encourages speaking truth with one another.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

Daniel 11:23 highlights deceit, but Psalm 101:7 states that he who works deceit shall not dwell in God's house.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Contradiction with John 8:44

The deceit in Daniel 11:23 contrasts John 8:44, where lying is associated with the devil.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]
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