Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Daniel, God made Daniel and his friends very wise. They were much smarter than all the king's helpers who tried to use magic to understand things.

Daniel 1:20: And in all matters of wisdom [and] understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians [and] astrologers that [were] in all his realm. [wisdom...: Heb. wisdom of understanding]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord and not relying on human understanding, whereas Daniel 1:20 suggests the exceptional wisdom and understanding of Daniel and his friends in matters of the king.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse mentions God choosing the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, which contradicts the extraordinary wisdom given to Daniel and his friends in the eyes of the king.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse invites anyone lacking wisdom to ask God, who gives generously, while Daniel 1:20 attributes the wisdom and understanding of Daniel and his friends to their learning and experience.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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