Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this is the dream that the king had, and now we will explain what it means to him.

Daniel 2:36: This [is] the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.

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.
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