Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, God allowed bad things to happen to the people because they didn't listen to Him, but God is always fair and does what is right.

Daniel 9:14: Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God [is] righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

This verse states, "The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works," suggesting God's providence and mercy towards everyone, which contrasts with the judgment and calamity mentioned in Daniel 9:14.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

It is written here, "For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye," indicating God's desire for repentance and life rather than executing judgment.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33

This verse says, "For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men," highlighting God's reluctance to cause suffering, whereas Daniel 9:14 depicts a deliberate divine action to bring calamity.

Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
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