Contradiction with Proverbs 4:18
While Daniel 12:10 mentions that none of the wicked shall understand, Proverbs 4:18 suggests that the path of the just, which can include understanding, becomes brighter over time, possibly implying growth in understanding for all, not just the just.
Proverbs 4:18: But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5
This verse indicates that evil men do not understand judgment, which aligns with Daniel 12:10. Still, the latter implies a broader scope of lack of understanding beyond just judgment.
Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10
This passage suggests that people's lack of understanding is a result of divine action, whereas Daniel 12:10 attributes it to the inherent nature of the wicked.
Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:15
Similar to Isaiah, this verse implies that understanding is hindered by external influence (the state of the people's hearts), whereas Daniel 12:10 suggests that the wicked naturally lack understanding on their own.
Matthew 13:15: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
Describes the natural man as unable to receive spiritual things, attributing lack of understanding to spiritual immaturity rather than wickedness as in Daniel 12:10.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:16
States that even the believers can misunderstand scriptures, which contrasts with Daniel 12:10's implication that misunderstanding is primarily a characteristic of the wicked.
2 Peter 3:16: As also in all [his] epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as [they do] also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
Paradox #1
Daniel 12:10 speaks about the purification of some people and the wicked continuing to act wickedly. A contradiction or conflict might arise with the idea of predetermined behavior, suggesting that certain people are inherently wicked and cannot change. This could conflict with the belief in free will or the possibility of redemption for everyone.