Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the king made a new rule that everyone in his land should respect and honor the God of Daniel because He is the real and forever God. This God will always be in charge and His kingdom will never end.

Daniel 6:26: I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he [is] the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion [shall be even] unto the end.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse contradicts Daniel 6:26 by stating, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," emphasizing worship of no other gods but Yahweh alone, whereas Daniel 6:26 declares reverence for the God of Daniel.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states, "I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images," emphasizing God's exclusive claim to worship, which can be seen as contradicting Daniel 6:26's decree of worship to Daniel's God.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

This verse advises, "Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you," contrasting with Daniel 6:26 where a decree is made to worship Daniel’s God.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in the situation surrounding the verse could be the tension between enforcing a law to worship only one specific deity and the idea of religious freedom or freedom of belief. Forcing people to worship a particular God could conflict with the principle that individuals should have the freedom to choose their own beliefs and religious practices.

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