Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar asked Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego if it was true that they would not worship his gods or the golden statue. This showed that the king wanted everyone to worship his statue, but these three friends chose to follow God instead.

Daniel 3:14: Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, [Is it] true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? [true: or, of purpose]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

The commandment "Thou shalt have no other gods before me" contradicts the idea of worshiping other gods, as challenged in Daniel 3:14.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5

"I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me" contradicts Daniel 3:14, where worship of another god is questioned.

Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

"Ye shall not go after other gods" contradicts the demand for worship of other gods in Daniel 3:14.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

"And go not after other gods to serve them" opposes the worship Nebuchadnezzar expects in Daniel 3:14.

Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another" contradicts the worship of other gods implied in Daniel 3:14.

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.
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