Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, Daniel tells the king that he doesn't want any presents or rewards, but he will still help by explaining the special writing to him.

Daniel 5:17: Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. [rewards: or, fee]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4

Daniel 5:17 speaks of rejecting a reward, whereas Matthew 6:3-4 emphasizes receiving rewards from God for good deeds done in secret.

Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:16

Daniel 5:17 involves the refusal of gifts, while Proverbs 3:16 highlights that wisdom grants riches and honor as rewards.

Proverbs 3:16: Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

Daniel 5:17 involves refusing gifts, but Luke 6:38 encourages giving and receiving abundantly.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:14-16

Daniel 5:17 involves refusing earthly riches, while 1 Samuel 8:14-16 describes taking possessions for service.

1 Samuel 8:14-16: And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your oliveyards, [even] the best [of them], and give [them] to his servants.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19

Daniel 5:17 refuses gifts, whereas Ecclesiastes 5:19 sees wealth as a gift from God to be enjoyed.

Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
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