Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, King Belshazzar was having a party and asked for the fancy cups and bowls that his father, King Nebuchadnezzar, had taken from God's special place in Jerusalem. He wanted everyone at the party to drink from them, even though they were meant for God's worship.

Daniel 5:2: Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which [was] in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. [father: or, grandfather] [taken: Chaldee, brought forth]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Daniel 5:2 describes King Belshazzar using vessels from the Jerusalem temple for idol worship, which contradicts Exodus 20:3 where it commands not to have other gods.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:6

Daniel 5:2 refers to the misuse of sacred vessels, while 1 Kings 8:6 details the reverence and proper placement of sacred items in the temple.

1 Kings 8:6: And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy [place, even] under the wings of the cherubims.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Daniel 5:2 shows Belshazzar giving glory to idols, which contradicts Isaiah 42:8 where God declares He will not share His glory with idols.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:28

Daniel 5:2 has a scene of irreverence using sacred items, while Hebrews 12:28 calls for reverence and awe in worship.

Hebrews 12:28: Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: [let...: or, let us hold fast]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:9

Daniel 5:2 describes idolatry and misuse of temple items, contrary to Jeremiah 7:9, which lists idolatry among things God disapproves.

Jeremiah 7:9: Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

Daniel 5:2 depicts honoring false gods using sacred vessels, conflicting with Matthew 6:24 which states one cannot serve two masters, specifically God and mammon.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Daniel 5:2 could involve the use of sacred objects for a profane purpose. King Belshazzar used vessels from the Jewish temple, which were meant for holy use, for a banquet, disrespecting their sacredness. This reflects a conflict between honoring what is sacred and treating it with disregard.

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