Contradiction with Genesis 6:6
This verse expresses God's regret for creating humanity, suggesting a sense of error or change of mind, whereas Daniel 4:35 emphasizes God's unchangeable and sovereign will.
Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11
God expresses regret for making Saul king, implying a change of mind which contrasts with the portrayal of unquestionable divine sovereignty in Daniel 4:35.
1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
This verse speaks of God changing His intended actions based on human behavior, contrasting with the assertion in Daniel 4:35 that God's purposes are inexorable.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God’s change of action towards Nineveh after their repentance shows an altering of divine intent, contrasting the claim of Daniel 4:35 of His will being unassailable.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction or conflict in the idea that if everything is controlled by a higher power, it could make human free will and responsibility seem less important. People might wonder how they can be held accountable for their actions if they believe everything is predetermined or decided by a higher power.