Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, God kept His promise by allowing something very bad to happen to the people and leaders because they didn't listen to Him. This teaches that when people don't follow God's rules, tough things can happen as a way to help them learn and do better.

Daniel 9:12: And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Discusses plans for peace and prosperity, God’s benevolence contradicting the calamity mentioned in Daniel 9:12.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Speaks of God being merciful and gracious, contradicting the severe punishment described in Daniel 9:12.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Emphasizes God's unwillingness to cause grief willingly, contrasting with God's execution of judgment in Daniel 9:12.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Hosea 11:8-9

Expresses God's reluctance to destroy Ephraim, showing compassion, in contrast to carrying out calamity in Daniel 9:12.

Hosea 11:8-9: How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? [how] shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? [how] shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Affirms God's unending kindness, even if mountains depart, conflicting with the harsh judgment in Daniel 9:12.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
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