Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the people reminded the king about a rule he made that said anyone who prays to someone other than the king would be thrown into a den of lions. The king agreed that this rule could not be changed because it was the law.

Daniel 6:12: Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask [a petition] of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing [is] true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Daniel 6:12 reflects obedience to man's law despite it conflicting with God's law, whereas Acts 5:29 advocates 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 Galatians 1:10

Daniel 6:12 shows adherence to a law set by humans, while Galatians 1:10 emphasizes seeking God's approval over humanity's.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Daniel 6:12 details a decree that goes against prioritizing God, which contradicts the commandment in Exodus 20:3 to have no other gods.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Daniel 6:12 conveys compliance with human law restricting worship, while Matthew 6:33 encourages seeking God's kingdom first.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

The decree in Daniel 6:12 demands conformity to worldly ordinances, whereas Romans 12:2 calls for transformation and renewal against world conformity.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23

In Daniel 6:12, actions are bounded by human law, but Colossians 3:23 advises doing everything heartily as for the Lord.

Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Contradiction with James 4:17

Daniel 6:12 describes adherence to a legal decree, even if it means omission of good, while James 4:17 warns that knowing the good and not doing it is sin.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Mark 12:30

The law in Daniel 6:12 temporarily prohibits devotion to God, conflicting with Mark 12:30's command to love God with all one's heart.

Mark 12:30: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22

Daniel 6:12 shows reliance on a man's law prohibiting prayer, contradicting Isaiah 2:22's advice to cease from considering man over God.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Contradiction with Psalms 118:8

Adherence to human decree in Daniel 6:12 contrasts with Psalms 118:8, which states it's better to trust in the Lord than put confidence in man.

Psalms 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
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