Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 3:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 3:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 3:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar praised the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego because their God saved them from the fire. The king realized that their God was powerful and protected those who believed in Him.

Daniel 3:28: [Then] Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed [be] the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worship of no other gods, which contradicts with Daniel 3:28, as it acknowledges worship and service of another God being praised.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares He will not share His glory with another, yet Daniel 3:28 speaks of God honoring the protection and service to someone other than Him.

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 Deuteronomy 6:13-14

These verses instruct to fear and serve only the LORD, while Daniel 3:28 praises those who served their own God instead of the king's command.

Deuteronomy 6:13-14: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

Warns against following other gods, contrasting with Daniel 3:28's approval of serving another god.

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.
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