Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2
This verse assures that when passing through fire, believers shall not be burned, which contradicts the burning of the furnace in Daniel 3:22.
Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:7
This verse speaks of trials refining faith like gold tested by fire, implying endurance rather than destruction, contradicting the lethal burning in Daniel 3:22.
1 Peter 1:7: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Contradiction with Psalm 91:7
This verse promises protection where thousands fall around, yet in Daniel 3:22, the mighty men succumb to the flames.
Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 66:12
This verse states passing through fire without harm, contrasting with the harm suffered by the men in Daniel 3:22's fiery furnace.
Psalm 66:12: Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy [place]. [wealthy: Heb. moist]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:30
This verse notes God's detailed attention to every aspect of life, questioning why the mighty men perished if under divine care in Daniel 3:22.
Matthew 10:30: But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Paradox #1
One possible scientific inconsistency is the claim that extremely hot fire was so intense it killed people outside of it, but others were unharmed inside. This could contradict the understanding of how heat and fire affect human bodies, as intense heat would typically harm anyone close to it without protective measures.