Daniel 9:13 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Daniel, even though bad things happened to them as warned in God's rules, the people didn't pray to God or try to follow His teachings. They needed to ask for God's help and change their ways to understand what is right.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse states that if the wicked turn from their sins and keep God's statutes, they will live, contradicting the implication of unfulfilled repentance in Daniel 9:13.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

God invites reasoning together and promises forgiveness, suggesting a different outcome than the lack of hearing and turning highlighted in Daniel 9:13.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:22

This verse encourages backsliding children to return, promising healing, which conflicts with the notion of persistent disobedience in Daniel 9:13.

Jeremiah 3:22: Return, ye backsliding children, [and] I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou [art] the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:1

It emphasizes returning to the Lord for healing, differing from the failure to seek God's favor described in Daniel 9:13.

Hosea 6:1: Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is described as patient and not willing for any to perish, suggesting a different divine response than in Daniel 9:13.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus calls all who labor to come to Him for rest, contrasting with the idea of not turning to God in Daniel 9:13.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse promises that if we draw near to God, He will draw near to us, whereas Daniel 9:13 notes a lack of turning toward God.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.