Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar wanted smart people to help him understand a confusing dream he had. He called all the wise men he knew to try and explain what it meant.

Daniel 4:6: Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise [men] of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize God's thoughts and ways, which are higher than human understanding, potentially negating the need for wise men's interpretations, unlike Nebuchadnezzar seeking human guidance.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse advises seeking wisdom from God, not human advisors, contradicting Nebuchadnezzar's approach of consulting wise men for truth.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20

This verse questions the wisdom of the world and suggests that God makes the wisdom of the wise foolish, contrasting with Nebuchadnezzar's reliance on human wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

This verse invites calling upon God to receive hidden knowledge directly from Him, conflicting with Nebuchadnezzar's method of summoning magicians for insight.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding or the understanding of others, opposing Nebuchadnezzar's reliance on wise men for guidance.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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