Contradiction with Genesis 1:1
Daniel 12:5 describes a vision by a river, contrasting the account of creation's beginning in Genesis 1:1, where the entire universe is created, not just a singular vision.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Contradiction with Genesis 4:2
Daniel 12:5 involves heavenly beings, contrary to Genesis 4:2, which describes earthly life and human toil.
Genesis 4:2: And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. [Abel: Heb. Hebel] [a keeper: Heb. a feeder]
Contradiction with Genesis 6:17
Daniel 12:5 speaks of a vision on earth, inconsistent with Genesis 6:17, which prophesies a global flood from God.
Genesis 6:17: And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein [is] the breath of life, from under heaven; [and] every thing that [is] in the earth shall die.
Contradiction with Exodus 3:2
Daniel 12:5 is a vision by a river, as opposed to a miraculous encounter with God's presence in a burning bush in Exodus 3:2.
Exodus 3:2: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush [was] not consumed.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:21
Daniel 12:5 involves standing by a river, unlike Exodus 14:21, where Moses parts the Red Sea—a grand miracle.
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 Exodus 17:6
Daniel 12:5 describes a vision by the riverbank, while Exodus 17:6 involves water miraculously coming from a rock.
Exodus 17:6: Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Contradiction with Leviticus 16:2
Daniel 12:5 is an open vision with no prescribed rituals, while Leviticus 16:2 outlines precise procedures for entering the Holy Place.
Leviticus 16:2: And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy [place] within the vail before the mercy seat, which [is] upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.
Contradiction with Numbers 22:28
Daniel 12:5 is a straightforward vision, whereas Numbers 22:28 includes a miraculous event of a talking donkey.
Numbers 22:28: And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?
Contradiction with Joshua 10:13
Daniel 12:5 describes a vision, in contrast to Joshua 10:13, which recounts the sun standing still.
Joshua 10:13: And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. [Is] not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. [Jasher: or, the upright?]
Contradiction with Judges 4:21
Daniel 12:5 involves a vision with heavenly beings, unlike the gory, earthly story of Jael killing Sisera in Judges 4:21.
Judges 4:21: Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died. [and took: Heb. and put]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:49
Daniel 12:5 describes a prophetic vision, while 1 Samuel 17:49 recounts a historical and physical act—David slaying Goliath.
1 Samuel 17:49: And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang [it], and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:11
Daniel 12:5 is a prophetic vision, unlike 2 Kings 20:11, where the sun's shadow moves backward as a sign.
2 Kings 20:11: And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz. [dial: Heb. degrees]
Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6
Daniel 12:5 describes a vision involving heavenly figures, while Isaiah 9:6 prophesies the birth of a child with divine names.
Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:9
Daniel 12:5 involves a prophetic vision by a river, contrasting with Jeremiah 1:9, which involves God touching a prophet's mouth.
Jeremiah 1:9: Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:17
Daniel 12:5 includes heavenly beings and a vision, unlike Jonah 1:17, which describes Jonah being swallowed by a great fish.
Jonah 1:17: Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. [belly: Heb. bowels]
Contradiction with Matthew 14:25
Daniel 12:5 is a stationary vision, contrasting with the account of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:25.
Matthew 14:25: And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
Contradiction with Mark 4:39
Daniel 12:5 describes a vision, whereas Mark 4:39 involves Jesus calming a storm—a demonstration of divine power not present in visions.
Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Contradiction with Luke 24:39
Daniel 12:5 is a vision by the river involving angels, unlike the tangible, physical resurrection appearance of Jesus recounted in Luke 24:39.
Luke 24:39: Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Contradiction with John 2:9
Daniel 12:5 is a prophetic vision, contrasting with the miracle of turning water into wine in John 2:9.
John 2:9: When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
Contradiction with Acts 2:3
Daniel 12:5 describes a scene by a river, whereas Acts 2:3 involves tongues of fire appearing during Pentecost.
Acts 2:3: And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50
Daniel 12:5 is a vision of angels above earthly waters, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 15:50, which speaks of the inherent unworthiness of flesh and blood in heavenly inheritance.
1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Contradiction with Revelation 8:8
Daniel 12:5 describes a vision at a riverbank involving angels, in contrast to Revelation 8:8, which speaks of a catastrophic event of a burning mountain falling into the sea.
Revelation 8:8: And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;