Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Daniel, this verse is about a king who told everyone to listen to an important message. The king wanted all the people, no matter where they were from or what language they spoke, to hear and follow his command.

Daniel 3:4: Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages, [aloud: Chaldee, with might] [it...: Chaldee, they command]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that no other gods should be worshipped, contradicting the call to worship the golden image in Daniel 3:4.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares He will not give His glory to another, contradicting the worship of the image demanded in Daniel 3:4.

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 the Lord and serve Him only, contradicting the call to worship an image in Daniel 3:4.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus states to worship God and serve Him only, contradicting the command in Daniel 3:4 to fall down and worship an idol.

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 Exodus 23:24

Prohibits bowing down to other gods and serving them, directly contradicting Daniel 3:4's command.

Exodus 23:24: Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:21

Advises to keep away from idols, contradicting the idol worship in Daniel 3:4.

1 John 5:21: Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:17-18

Describes the futility and blindness of idol worship, contrasting with the compelled idol worship in Daniel 3:4.

Isaiah 44:17-18: And the residue thereof he maketh a god, [even] his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth [it], and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou [art] my god.
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