Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the king told Daniel that even though he was being put in a den with lions, he believed that God, whom Daniel prayed to all the time, would save him. It shows that the king hoped Daniel's God would keep him safe from harm.

Daniel 6:16: Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast [him] into the den of lions. [Now] the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Contradicts because it assures that the Lord will fight for you, whereas Daniel 6:16 shows Daniel being cast into the lions' den without immediate divine intervention.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

Contradicts as it promises that angels will protect you from harm, while Daniel is placed in a dangerous situation.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:6

Contradicts because it suggests divine protection from harm, unlike Daniel being thrown to the lions.

Matthew 4:6: And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

Contradicts by promising that God will be with you in all dangers, yet Daniel is subjected to peril in the lions' den.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Contradicts by stating God will never leave or forsake you, contrasted with Daniel's apparent abandonment to the lions.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea of an innocent person being punished due to the manipulation and jealousy of others. Daniel, who was faithful and blameless, faced a death sentence because of deceptive tactics by his peers. This raises questions about justice and fairness, as someone righteous is punished for actions that were beyond his control and based on others' ill intentions.

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