Contradiction with Genesis 8:21
While Daniel 6:22 suggests God's protection for the righteous, Genesis 8:21 mentions that man's heart is continually evil.
Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]
Contradiction with Psalm 44:22
Daniel 6:22 implies divine protection in righteousness, but Psalm 44:22 suggests that the faithful can suffer or be persecuted despite their righteousness.
Psalm 44:22: Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:2
This verse states that the same fate awaits both the righteous and the wicked, contradicting the notion of divine protection for the righteous seen in Daniel 6:22.
Ecclesiastes 9:2: All [things come] alike to all: [there is] one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as [is] the good, so [is] the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as [he] that feareth an oath.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5
These verses describe how the wicked prosper, contrasting with the idea of divine retribution or protection seen in Daniel 6:22.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Job 21:7-9
These verses question why the wicked live long lives in prosperity, contradicting the protection of the innocent as seen in Daniel 6:22.
Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
Daniel 6:22 could be seen as presenting a theological inconsistency regarding divine protection. While the verse suggests that God sent an angel to protect Daniel from harm, it raises questions about why divine intervention occurs in some situations and not others, especially when innocent and faithful individuals suffer without apparent divine rescue.
Paradox #2
The contradiction may arise from the idea of a lion's behavior. Lions are natural predators and are unlikely to refrain from attacking a human unless influenced by external factors such as being sedated or well-fed. The notion that lions would not harm a person purely due to divine intervention is inconsistent with our scientific understanding of animal behavior.
Paradox #3
One possible moral conflict in this verse is the idea of divine intervention. The verse suggests that an angel was sent to protect someone, raising questions about why divine intervention occurs for certain individuals in particular situations but not for others facing similar or worse scenarios. This can create confusion or perceived inconsistency in understanding divine justice or fairness.