Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, this verse shows that the king wanted to make sure no one could change what was happening to Daniel in the lion's den. The stone and special seal meant only the king could decide what happened next.

Daniel 6:17: And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:2

This verse describes an angel rolling back the stone from Jesus' tomb, contrasting with the finality implied in sealing the stone over the den in Daniel 6:17.

Matthew 28:2: And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. [was: or, had been]

Contradiction with Luke 24:2-3

Here, the stone is found rolled away from the sepulcher, and Jesus' body is not found, which contradicts the sealing intended to prevent Daniel's escape or interference.

Luke 24:2-3: And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

Contradiction with John 20:1

The stone taken away from Jesus' tomb contradicts the intended permanent closure in Daniel's story.

John 20:1: The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:7

This verse speaks of Christ opening doors no one can shut, opposing the sealed closure that was intended to be unbreakable in Daniel's case.

Revelation 3:7: And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

Contradiction with Acts 12:7-10

Peter's miraculous escape from prison, where chains fell off and gates opened, contradicts the sealing meant to ensure Daniel remained trapped with the lions.

Acts 12:7-10: And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon [him], and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from [his] hands.
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