Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian teachings, when King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and honored Daniel, it showed that God gave Daniel special knowledge. This means that God helped Daniel understand the king's dream, and the king was very thankful and amazed by how God used Daniel.

Daniel 2:46: Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands having no other gods before God, contradicting Nebuchadnezzar worshiping Daniel.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares His glory is not to be given to another, contradicting Nebuchadnezzar giving honor to Daniel.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26

Peter refuses worship from Cornelius, contrasting with Nebuchadnezzar worshiping Daniel.

Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

Contradiction with Revelation 19:10

An angel stops John from worshiping him, opposing Nebuchadnezzar's worship of Daniel.

Revelation 19:10: And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus states to worship only God, contradicting Nebuchadnezzar worshiping Daniel.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

Warns against creature worship rather than the Creator, contradicting Nebuchadnezzar's act towards Daniel.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this situation could be the act of worship, as other parts of the Bible teach worship should be directed only towards God. In "Daniel 2:46", if someone is bowing or giving worship-like reverence to a human being, it might conflict with these other teachings.

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