Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Daniel, Daniel respected the king and wished him a long and happy life. Even though Daniel was in trouble, he still spoke kindly to the king.

Daniel 6:21: Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by encouraging love and prayer for enemies, whereas Daniel's respectful address in a den of lions seems based on fear or politeness.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 23:13

Contradicts as it commands complete avoidance of speaking names of other gods, but Daniel addresses a foreign king.

Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Contradicts Daniel showing respect to a king while this verse demands worship and service to God alone.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Contradicts by highlighting the choice of pleasing God over men, yet Daniel appears to speak favorably to a man.

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 James 3:9

Contradicts by discussing the inconsistency of using the tongue to bless God and curse men, while Daniel blesses a potentially pagan king.

James 3:9: Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Contradicts by emphasizing obedience to God over obedience to man, contrasting Daniel's polite interaction with a ruler.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Contradicts through urging only communication that edifies, while Daniel’s address could be viewed as appeasement.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
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