Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, Daniel was liked more than the other leaders because he was very good and kind, and the king wanted him to be in charge of everything.

Daniel 6:3: Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit [was] in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:11

Moses expressed doubt about his own capability, in contrast to Daniel's exceptional performance.

Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6

Jeremiah claimed he was incapable of speaking, conflicting with Daniel's distinguished role.

Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Emphasizes that God values heart over outward appearance or status, potentially contradicting Daniel's favor due to an "excellent spirit."

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Numbers 12:3

Describes Moses as exceedingly humble, contrasting Daniel's prominence and elevation.

Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

States that time and chance happen to all, opposing the notion of predictable success for Daniel.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Suggests those who exalt themselves will be humbled, which contradicts Daniel's continual rise due to his exceptional spirit.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

God resists the proud, implying that those highly esteemed like Daniel might face opposition.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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