Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 3:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 3:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 3:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar got really angry at Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, so he ordered the fire to be made much hotter than usual. He did this because they wouldn't bow down to his statue, and he wanted to punish them.

Daniel 3:19: Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: [therefore] he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated. [full: Chaldee, filled]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

While Daniel 3:19 describes King Nebuchadnezzar's fury and harsh reaction, Proverbs 15:1 suggests a soft answer turns away wrath, implying a contrasting approach to anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Daniel 3:19 showcases Nebuchadnezzar's intense anger and desire to punish, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and do good to those who persecute.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with James 1:20

Daniel 3:19 depicts the wrath of the king leading to severe punishment, while James 1:20 highlights that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26

Nebuchadnezzar's anger led to irrational actions in Daniel 3:19, but Ephesians 4:26 advises to be angry and sin not, implying control over anger.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9

Daniel 3:19 presents a quick and intense reaction by Nebuchadnezzar, yet Ecclesiastes 7:9 cautions against being hasty in spirit to be angry.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
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