Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the man in charge of the young helpers was worried. He thought if Daniel and his friends looked weak because they didn’t eat the king’s food, the king might get mad and punish him.

Daniel 1:10: And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which [are] of your sort? then shall ye make [me] endanger my head to the king. [worse...: Heb. sadder] [sort: or, term, or, continuance?]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Daniel 1:10 mentions fear of the king, whereas Acts 5:29 emphasizes obeying God rather than men.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:24

In Daniel 1:10, the servant fears the king's punishment; 1 Samuel 15:24 shows Saul fearing the people's opinion more than God's command.

1 Samuel 15:24: And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Daniel 1:10 shows fear of earthly power; Matthew 10:28 instructs not to fear those who can kill the body but not the soul.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Daniel 1:10 demonstrates fear of man, whereas Proverbs 29:25 states that the fear of man brings a snare, suggesting trust in God instead.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Daniel 1:10 depicts a spirit of fear towards the king; 2 Timothy 1:7 speaks of God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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