Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, God gave Daniel and his friends the ability to learn and be wise, and He helped Daniel understand dreams and visions. This means that God was helping them in special ways to know more and be smart.

Daniel 1:17: As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. [Daniel...: or, he made Daniel understand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding, which contrasts with Daniel 1:17 where knowledge and understanding are granted to Daniel.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

This verse suggests that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, contradicting the positive view of wisdom in Daniel 1:17.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, which could contrast with the emphasis on knowledge and skills given to Daniel and his friends in Daniel 1:17.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse states that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, which contrasts with the positive idea of God-given wisdom in Daniel 1:17.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

This passage suggests God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, contrasting with the enhancement of wisdom and knowledge in Daniel 1:17.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
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