Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, he went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about what was happening. He did this so they could know and understand everything together.

Daniel 2:17: Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:

Contradiction with Psalm 25:14

Whereas Daniel 2:17 demonstrates Daniel sharing the secret with his friends, Psalm 25:14 emphasizes that only those who fear the Lord will know His secret.

Psalm 25:14: The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. [and...: or, and his covenant to make them know it]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

Daniel 2:17 shows Daniel seeking counsel from his friends, whereas Proverbs 18:2 states a fool has no pleasure in understanding, suggesting that reliance on human counsel could be seen as foolish.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Daniel 2:17 shows Daniel praying with others, while Matthew 6:6 recommends praying in private.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:16

Daniel 2:17 shows Daniel immediately consulting others, while Galatians 1:16 expresses the sentiment of not immediately conferring with flesh and blood after a revelation, suggesting solitude in divine matters.

Galatians 1:16: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
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