Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:6

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

According to many Christian teachings, this verse shows how a group of leaders came to King Darius to flatter him and get his attention. They wanted to convince the king to do something that would help them trick Daniel.

Daniel 6:6: Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever. [assembled...: or, came tumultuously]

Contradiction with Daniel 2:19-22

God reveals secrets and mysteries to Daniel, while Daniel 6:6 shows leaders plotting secretly against Daniel.

Daniel 2:19-22: Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:10

It states that God will thwart any plan that goes against His will, contradicting the plan against Daniel in Daniel 6:6.

Isaiah 8:10: Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

States that there is no wisdom or counsel against the LORD, contrasting with the officials’ plot against Daniel.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

If God is for us, who can be against us? This contrasts with the conspirators in Daniel 6:6 planning against Daniel.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies and prayer for persecutors, which contradicts the malicious plotting spirit in Daniel 6:6.

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 Psalm 37:12-13

Illustrates that the wicked plot against the just are vain because God will judge them, contrasting with the malicious success of the plotters for a time in Daniel 6:6.

Psalm 37:12-13: The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. [plotteth: or, practiseth]

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

What was intended for harm God used for good, contrasting with the apparent success of the plot in Daniel 6:6.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.
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