Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, he tells about a time when one group of people takes away statues and treasure from another group and moves them to a faraway land. This means that the first group is stronger and wins, keeping what they took for a long time.

Daniel 11:8: And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, [and] with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue [more] years than the king of the north. [their precious...: Heb. vessels of their desire]

Contradiction with Daniel 7:6

This verse depicts the dominion of the leopard-like beast as symbolizing swift conquest, contrasting with Daniel 11:8 where the focus is on the capture and removal of idols and treasures.

Daniel 7:6: After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.

Contradiction with Daniel 11:36

Here, a king exalts himself and magnifies himself above all, which contrasts with the humility in action implied by the subsequent fulfillment in Daniel 11:8.

Daniel 11:36: And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 49:15

This verse emphasizes the small and despicable nature of Edom, whereas Daniel 11:8 speaks of significant military achievements and spoils.

Jeremiah 49:15: For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, [and] despised among men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Criticizes reliance on Egypt, contradicting the positive outcome for those who confederated with Egypt in Daniel 11:8.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Ezekiel 29:15

Indicates Egypt will become a base kingdom, which contradicts the description of Egypt's valuable resources taken by the victorious king in Daniel 11:8.

Ezekiel 29:15: It shall be the basest of the kingdoms; neither shall it exalt itself any more above the nations: for I will diminish them, that they shall no more rule over the nations.
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