Contradiction with Genesis 40:8
The verse suggests that interpretations belong to God, implying human interpretations like Daniel's could be flawed.
Genesis 40:8: And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and [there is] no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, [Do] not interpretations [belong] to God? tell me [them], I pray you.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
Indicates God is not the author of confusion, yet multiple interpretations can cause confusion.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:20
States that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation, challenging the uniqueness of Daniel's interpretation.
2 Peter 1:20: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's understanding, possibly contradicting reliance on Daniel's interpretation.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, suggesting human interpretations, including Daniel’s, may be limited.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.