Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, God has made a king very powerful, giving him control over people, animals, and birds everywhere. This king is like a shiny, golden head, which means he is very important and special.

Daniel 2:38: And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou [art] this head of gold.

Contradiction with Daniel 4:17

Explains that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever He will, suggesting authority is not exclusive.

Daniel 4:17: This matter [is] by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17

States that all nations are as nothing before God, contrasting the idea of dominion given in Daniel 2:38.

Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:16

Declares the heavens belong to the Lord, implying limited earthly authority contrary to the universal dominion in Daniel 2:38.

Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

Jesus claims all authority in heaven and earth, suggesting His dominion over all, in contrast to the human dominion in Daniel 2:38.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with Revelation 11:15

Proclaims the kingdoms of the world have become the kingdom of the Lord and His Christ, shifting dominion from earthly rulers.

Revelation 11:15: And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in Daniel 2:38 could be the elevation of a human leader to a level of power and greatness that might seem to conflict with the notion of humility or the idea that only God should have ultimate authority and greatness. This could be seen as contradicting ideals of modesty or divine supremacy.

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