Contradiction with Daniel 2:6
Contradicts as it offers rewards and gifts for dream interpretation, unlike the death threat in Daniel 2:5.
Daniel 2:6: But if ye shew the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honour: therefore shew me the dream, and the interpretation thereof. [rewards: or, fee]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31-32
Encourages avoiding violent men, contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's threat of violence.
Proverbs 3:31-32: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Advocates loving enemies, opposing Nebuchadnezzar's harsh treatment.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Promotes peacemaking, contrary to the decree of destruction.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with James 1:20
Describes human wrath as unproductive, unlike the king’s anger-driven command.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
Lists the fruits of the Spirit like patience and gentleness, conflicting with the king’s impatience and severity.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Urges living peaceably with all, against the hostile edict of the king.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31
Calls for removing bitterness and anger, unlike Nebuchadnezzar’s furious command.
Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32
Values patience over wrath, opposing the king’s impulsive decree.
Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:12-13
Advises compassionate forgiveness, contrasting the king’s unforgiving order.
Colossians 3:12-13: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Daniel 2:5 could be related to different interpretations of Nebuchadnezzar's actions and the details of how he communicated with his wise men. Some ancient translations and manuscripts have variations in the wording, leading to confusion about whether Nebuchadnezzar had forgotten his dream or whether he was deliberately withholding it to test his advisors. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of the historical account.