Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Daniel, this verse means that the king was very impressed with Daniel and gave him many presents and an important job to help take care of the whole area of Babylon and be in charge of all the smart people there. Daniel was trusted and became a big leader in the kingdom.

Daniel 2:48: Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise [men] of Babylon.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse emphasizes humility and warns that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contrasting Daniel 2:48 where Daniel is exalted to a high position.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse suggests that God will lift up those who humble themselves, yet Daniel is raised by the king, not explicitly by God as per Daniel 2:48.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse highlights that God values inner qualities over outward appearances, whereas Daniel 2:48 reflects an exaltation based on Daniel's revealed wisdom and achievements.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

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