Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 3:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 3:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 3:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, the king made a rule that whenever people heard music, they must bow down and worship a big golden statue. This story reminds Christians about making right choices, even when there is pressure to do something wrong.

Daniel 3:10: Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image: [dulcimer: or, singing: Chaldee, symphony]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse establishes the commandment to have no other gods before the Lord, contradicting the decree in Daniel 3:10 requiring worship of the golden image.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Here, God declares He will not give His glory to another, conflicting with the mandate to worship an idol in Daniel 3:10.

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 Matthew 4:10

Jesus commands worship only to God, opposing the order in Daniel 3:10 to worship the golden image.

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 Acts 10:25-26

Peter refuses worship from Cornelius, upholding worship only for God and contradicting idol worship commanded in Daniel 3:10.

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