Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advises to love and pray for enemies, contrasting with Daniel 2:13 where there is a decree to kill the wise men.
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 Luke 6:27-28
These verses encourage doing good to those who hate you, which contradicts the execution order described in Daniel 2:13.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the order to kill all the wise men in Daniel 2:13.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Advises not to repay evil with evil, contrasting with the punitive action in Daniel 2:13.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with James 1:20
States that human anger does not produce righteousness, which is contrary to the decree of executing the wise men in anger in Daniel 2:13.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Daniel 2:13 could be seen in the order to kill all the wise men of Babylon, which would include punishing innocent individuals for the king's dissatisfaction with certain advisors. This could be viewed as unfair or unjust, as it involves collective punishment rather than individual accountability.