Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, when the music played, everyone had to bow down and worship a big golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had made. This was a rule the king wanted everyone to follow.

Daniel 3:5: [That] at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up: [dulcimer: or, singing: Chaldee, symphony]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3-5

This verse instructs not to worship other gods or idols, contradicting the command in Daniel 3:5 to worship the golden image.

Exodus 20:3-5: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus emphasizes worshiping only God, which contradicts the demand in Daniel 3:5 to 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 Isaiah 42:8

God explicitly states He will not share His glory with idols, conflicting with idol worship mandated in Daniel 3:5.

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 6:14-15

Warns against following other gods, contradicting the directive to worship the image in Daniel 3:5.

Deuteronomy 6:14-15: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

Criticizes exchanging worship of God for created things, which Daniel 3:5 enforces by commanding idol worship.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14

Advises fleeing from idolatry, directly contradicting the practice encouraged in Daniel 3:5.

1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

Tells not to go after other gods to serve them, opposing the instruction in Daniel 3:5.

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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