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.