Contradiction with Genesis 1:29
Daniel 4:10 speaks of a great tree, suggesting a significant source of sustenance, but Genesis 1:29 emphasizes plants and herbs as primary sustenance before the existence of such a tree.
Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Daniel 4:10 suggests order and divine purpose through the vision, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 presents life as governed by chance, contrasting the message of divine order.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:31-32
Daniel 4:10 describes a large tree as central, whereas Matthew 13:31-32 describes the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed, starting small but growing larger, contrasting the established tree.
Matthew 13:31-32: Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:6-7
Daniel 4:10 presents a flourishing tree, but Isaiah 40:6-7 presents grass and flowers as temporary and fleeting, emphasizing human mortality and transience.
Isaiah 40:6-7: The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh [is] grass, and all the goodliness thereof [is] as the flower of the field:
Contradiction with Psalm 37:35-36
Daniel 4:10 describes a tree visible to all, but Psalm 37:35-36 speaks of a green tree being cut down and disappearing, emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly might.
Psalm 37:35-36: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. [a green...: or, a green tree that groweth in his own soil]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5-6
Daniel 4:10 highlights a majestic tree symbolizing abundance, whereas Jeremiah 17:5-6 contrasts this by describing a shrub in the desert for one who trusts in man.
Jeremiah 17:5-6: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Hosea 10:5-8
Daniel 4:10 portrays an exalted vision of a tree, while Hosea 10:5-8 contrasts with imagery of idolatrous places being destroyed, emphasizing judgment over grandeur.
Hosea 10:5-8: The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof [that] rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it. [the priests...: or, Chemarim]
Paradox #1
The main contradiction in Daniel 4:10 is the description of a tree visible from the whole earth. Scientifically, this is impossible because the Earth is a sphere, and a tree cannot be seen from everywhere on it due to the Earth's curvature.