Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, God made the king so powerful that everyone was scared of him because he could choose who lived or died and who became important or not. This shows that God can give great power to people.

Daniel 5:19: And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

In Matthew 20:16, it states that the last shall be first, and the first last, contradicting the hierarchy and elevation of kings in Daniel 5:19.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with James 2:1

In James 2:1, it emphasizes not showing favoritism or partiality, which contrasts with the hierarchical favor shown to King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 5:19.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

Luke 18:14 mentions that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting the exaltation of the king in Daniel 5:19.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23

Proverbs 29:23 suggests that pride leads to a person's downfall, contrasting with the elevation of pride in the king depicted in Daniel 5:19.

Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 encourages humility and valuing others above oneself, which is contrary to the exaltation and authority depicted in Daniel 5:19.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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