Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, the king had heard that Daniel could understand and explain tricky messages. The king promised Daniel fancy clothes, a gold chain, and a high position if he could explain the mysterious writing.

Daniel 5:16: And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and [have] a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. [make interpretations: Chaldee, interpret, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse highlights that with pride comes shame, whereas Daniel 5:16 involves elevating someone to a high status for interpreting writing, which Belshezzar does out of pride rather than humility.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse advises against doing good deeds for recognition from others, contradicting Daniel 5:16 where Daniel is offered rewards and high status for interpreting the writing, suggesting a motivation for recognition.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God gives grace to the humble, while Daniel 5:16 shows Belshazzar offering elevation based on skill, not humility.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

This verse implies that knowledge can lead to pride, in contrast to Daniel 5:16, where Daniel's knowledge is rewarded with high rank and gifts.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
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