Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the verse means that just like the toes were made of both strong iron and weak clay, the kingdom will be strong in some areas but weak and easy to break in others.

Daniel 2:42: And [as] the toes of the feet [were] part of iron, and part of clay, [so] the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken. [broken: or, brittle]

Contradiction with Daniel 2:44

The verse speaks of a kingdom set up by God that shall never be destroyed, contradicting the image of a fragile kingdom divided in Daniel 2:42.

Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, [but] it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. [the days: Chaldee, their days] [the kingdom: Chaldee, the kingdom thereof]

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:7

This verse describes an everlasting government of peace, contrasting with the divided and fragile kingdom in Daniel 2:42.

Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:25

Here, Jesus emphasizes that a house divided against itself cannot stand, which contrasts with a divided kingdom that still somehow endures in Daniel 2:42.

Matthew 12:25: And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

Contradiction with Mark 3:24

A similar contradiction where a divided kingdom is shown to not stand in Jesus' teaching, conflicting with the imagery of a divided yet enduring kingdom in Daniel 2:42.

Mark 3:24: And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

Contradiction with Revelation 11:15

This verse proclaims the establishment of a kingdom under the reign of God and His Christ, with no division mentioned, which contradicts the divided kingdom in Daniel 2:42.

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.
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