Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 9:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 9:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 9:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, God sent an angel to tell him something important because God loves Daniel very much. The angel wanted Daniel to understand what was going to happen.

Daniel 9:23: At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew [thee]; for thou [art] greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. [commandment: Heb. word] [greatly...: Heb. a man of desires]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

Daniel 9:23 suggests quick and clear revelation, while Proverbs 25:2 implies that God conceals matters, highlighting a divine mystery.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

Daniel 9:23 presents understanding as a gift, while Matthew 13:13 describes how even seeing, people do not perceive.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

Daniel 9:23 speaks of understanding a vision, whereas Isaiah 55:8 emphasizes God's thoughts and ways being beyond human comprehension.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Daniel 9:23 suggests clarity in revelation, while Romans 11:33 praises the unfathomable nature of God's judgments and ways.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

Daniel 9:23 implies immediate understanding, but 1 Corinthians 2:14 states spiritual truths are foolishness to natural man.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
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