Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar is speaking to his wise men and he wants them to tell him what he dreamed and what it means. If they can't do it, he thinks they are just saying made-up things and will punish them.

Daniel 2:9: But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, [there is but] one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

This verse states that it is the glory of God to conceal a thing, which contradicts the idea of revealing secrets indicated in Daniel 2:9.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse states that God does nothing without revealing His secrets to His prophets, contrasting with the suspicion and hidden intentions in Daniel 2:9.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:26

This verse suggests that nothing hidden will remain so, which differs from the implications of concealment in Daniel 2:9.

Matthew 10:26: Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

It indicates that God is not the author of confusion, whereas Daniel 2:9 shows uncertainty and lack of clarity in understanding mysteries.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse advises not to judge by appearances, unlike Daniel 2:9 where judgments and demands are caused by the appearance of withholding interpretation.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
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