Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, this story shows that Daniel was brave and trusted God a lot. Even when he was in a scary place with lions, the king hoped Daniel's God would keep him safe.

Daniel 6:20: And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: [and] the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers assurance and comfort from God, which contradicts the king's anxious questioning of Daniel's survival in Daniel 6:20.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:37

Here, David confidently asserts God's deliverance from peril, contrasting the king's uncertainty about God's ability to save Daniel.

1 Samuel 17:37: David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:4

This verse speaks of deliverance from fear, whereas Daniel 6:20 reflects the king's fear and doubt.

Psalm 34:4: I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Contradiction with Job 19:25

Job expresses a firm belief in redemption, differing from the king's doubtful inquiry about Daniel's fate.

Job 19:25: For I know [that] my redeemer liveth, and [that] he shall stand at the latter [day] upon the earth:

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

Jesus questions the disciples' lack of faith, which contrasts the king's lack of assured faith in Daniel's deliverance by God.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
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