Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, this verse means that the king is being asked to make a new rule and write it down, so it cannot be changed. It's like making a promise that everyone must follow, and it cannot be broken.

Daniel 6:8: Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. [altereth not: Chaldee, passeth not]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse indicates that one should obey God rather than men, contrasting the decree in Daniel 6:8 that prioritizes obedience to a human king over divine law.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

The commandment demands worship solely for God, opposing the decree in Daniel 6:8 that restricts prayer to the king alone.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 23:24

Prohibits serving other gods, contrasting with Daniel 6:8 which enforces service or homage to a human instead.

Exodus 23:24: Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

Contradiction with Daniel 3:18

Expresses refusal to serve other gods or worship the golden image, opposing the exclusive devotion mandated in Daniel 6:8.

Daniel 3:18: But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus commands worship and service to God only, contradicting the decree in Daniel 6:8 which limits petition to the king.

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

Emphasizes pleasing God rather than humans, which conflicts with the human-centric command in Daniel 6:8.

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 Romans 12:2

Advises against conforming to the world, including laws like those in Daniel 6:8 which demand conformity to a human edict over divine command.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with Acts 4:19

Prioritizes God's authority over human authority, contrasting the decree in Daniel 6:8.

Acts 4:19: But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
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