Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, Daniel spoke wisely and carefully to the king's guard, Arioch, because he wanted to save the wise men of Babylon from being hurt. Daniel knew it was important to be calm and smart to solve the problem.

Daniel 2:14: Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise [men] of Babylon: [answered...: Chaldee, returned] [captain...: or, chief marshal: Chaldee, chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Daniel 2:14 describes Daniel answering with counsel and wisdom, while Matthew 5:39 suggests not resisting evil, implying a more passive response.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Daniel 2:14 shows a strategic and wise speech, whereas Proverbs 15:1 advises a soft answer to turn away wrath, which might not align with counsel and wisdom in certain interpretations.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Daniel 2:14 shows an immediate wise response, whereas James 1:19 advises being slow to speak, potentially contradicting the immediacy or directness of Daniel's action.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Daniel speaks up with wisdom, while Ecclesiastes 3:7 suggests there is a time to keep silence, which might seem contradictory if Daniel is seen as acting outside of this prescribed time.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:19

Daniel 2:14 involves preparation of words, whereas Matthew 10:19 advises not to prepare or think about how to respond beforehand.

Matthew 10:19: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
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