Contradiction with Matthew 16:18
This verse suggests that the church will prevail against all adversaries, whereas Daniel 7:21 describes the saints being overcome by the opposing horn.
Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
This verse states that believers are "more than conquerors," which contradicts the depiction of the saints being overpowered in Daniel 7:21.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:4
This verse affirms that believers have overcome because of the greater power within them, contrasting with the saints being defeated in Daniel 7:21.
1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Contradiction with Revelation 12:11
This verse describes believers overcoming by the blood of the Lamb, which contrasts with the saints being overpowered in Daniel 7:21.
Revelation 12:11: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:57
This verse claims victory through Jesus Christ, contradicting the idea of the saints being defeated as described in Daniel 7:21.
1 Corinthians 15:57: But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Daniel 7:21 could be the depiction of a power that overwhelms or prevails against holy people. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a just and protective deity. It raises questions about why a righteous group would be allowed to suffer or endure defeat.