Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, this verse shows that King Belshazzar was throwing a big party with lots of important people and he was drinking wine with them. The verse tells us that he wasn't thinking about honoring God and was more interested in having fun and showing off.

Daniel 5:1: Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse warns about the deception and lack of wisdom in wine, while Daniel 5:1 describes a feast involving wine.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises against drunkenness, contrasting with the revelry and wine-drinking at the feast in Daniel 5:1.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

Condemns those who pursue strong drink, contrasting with Belshazzar's indulgence in wine during the feast.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15

Warns against giving neighbors drink to see their nakedness, contrasting with the revelry and possibly debauched atmosphere of Belshazzar's feast.

Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this case is about the ruler mentioned in the verse. Belshazzar is presented as the king of Babylon, but historical records show that Nabonidus was the actual last king. Belshazzar was likely his son and served as a co-regent, which might cause confusion about his title as king.

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