Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 4:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 4:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 4:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, this verse tells us that after a year, the king of Babylon was walking around his big, beautiful palace. Christians believe this shows a moment right before something very important happened to the king to teach him a lesson.

Daniel 4:29: At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon. [in: or, upon]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, suggesting inevitable downfall, whereas Daniel 4:29 depicts a moment of stability and confidence before the fall.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Encourages humility to be exalted by God, in contrast to Daniel 4:29 where Nebuchadnezzar walks in pride.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12

Speaks of the LORD's day against all that is proud and lofty, indicating an impending judgment contrary to the security felt in Daniel 4:29.

Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises against boasting about tomorrow, while Daniel 4:29 shows Nebuchadnezzar's confidence in his accomplishments.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

Teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, opposing the self-exaltation in Daniel 4:29.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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