Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 9:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 9:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 9:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, God promised his people a special time to stop doing wrong things and to fix their relationship with Him so that they can live happily forever and all God's plans can come true. During this time, something very special and holy will happen.

Daniel 9:24: Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. [finish: or, restrain] [make an...: or, seal up] [prophecy: Heb. prophet]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Daniel 9:24 speaks of prophecies being sealed, while Matthew 5:17 suggests fulfillment rather than sealing.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:14

Daniel 9:24 talks about the end of sins and atonement, while Hebrews 10:14 emphasizes a single, ongoing offering.

Hebrews 10:14: For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Daniel 9:24 discusses the end of sin, whereas Romans 8:1 speaks about no condemnation for those in Christ, implying ongoing sin.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Daniel 9:24 suggests finishing transgressions, but 1 John 1:8 acknowledges ongoing sinfulness.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Daniel 9:24 aims for righteousness, yet Romans 3:23 acknowledges that all have sinned.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in interpretations of this verse could involve the concepts of justice and forgiveness. Some might see a conflict between the need for punishment of wrongs (justice) and the idea of forgiveness or atonement (grace). Balancing the call for accountability for actions with the offer of forgiveness can lead to different interpretations and understandings of what moral actions should be.

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