Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, the prophet Daniel saw a statue with feet made of both clay and iron, which means the kingdom will not be very strong because the parts don't stick well together. The iron part shows there will be some strong parts, but the clay part shows there will be weakness too.

Daniel 2:41: And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:24-27

These verses describe the strength of a house built on rock rather than clay, contradicting the instability of the kingdom described as part iron and part clay in Daniel 2:41.

Matthew 7:24-27: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Contradiction with Psalm 62:2

This verse highlights God as a rock and source of stability, contrasting with the divided and unstable nature of the kingdom represented by iron and clay.

Psalm 62:2: He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. [defence: Heb. high place]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22

Advises not to rely on mortal man who is temporary, contradicting the reliance on a kingdom that is part clay, representing human elements in Daniel 2:41.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10-11

Speaks against false security and weak walls, juxtaposing with the divided nature of the kingdom with weak clay in Daniel 2:41.

Ezekiel 13:10-11: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]
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