Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this verse means that the king heard about Daniel being very special and wise because God gave him a special spirit inside him. It's like having a bright light and very good understanding that helps him know what others can't.

Daniel 5:14: I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods [is] in thee, and [that] light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts the reliance on personal understanding, while Daniel 5:14 acknowledges human wisdom.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in human capabilities, contrasting with the praise of wisdom in Daniel 5:14.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

States that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, challenging the value of wisdom in Daniel 5:14.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14

Indicates that wisdom will perish, opposing the acknowledgment of wisdom in Daniel 5:14.

Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]

Contradiction with James 1:5

Suggests asking God for wisdom instead of relying on personal attributes as noted in Daniel 5:14.

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.
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