Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 4:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 4:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 4:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, when the king asked him not to worry about explaining the dream, Daniel was very concerned because the dream meant something bad for the king. He hoped that what it meant would happen to the king's enemies instead.

Daniel 4:19: Then Daniel, whose name [was] Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream [be] to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:7

Daniel's distress over the interpretation contrasts with the call to love, as love should cast out fear and distress.

1 John 4:7: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. [is born: Gr. has been born]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Daniel is troubled, yet this verse suggests one should not be anxious about anything.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with James 5:13

Encourages prayer in times of trouble, while Daniel shows distress rather than praying.

James 5:13: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Advises against worry about the future, conflicting with Daniel's apparent concern over the vision.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with John 14:27

Offers peace instead of fear, contrasting Daniel's troubled spirit.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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