Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, when the king became too proud and thought too much of himself, he lost his throne and all the nice things he had. God teaches us that being proud and forgetting about Him can lead to losing the good things we have.

Daniel 5:20: But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him: [in pride: or, to deal proudly] [deposed: Chaldee, made to come down]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Explains that pride leads to destruction, which aligns with Daniel 5:20 rather than contradicts it.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:6

States that God resists the proud, which aligns with Daniel 5:20 rather than contradicts it.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

States that with pride comes shame, which aligns with Daniel 5:20 rather than contradicts it.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Says that God opposes the proud, which aligns with Daniel 5:20 rather than contradicts it.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:11

Speaks against the haughty being humbled, which aligns with Daniel 5:20 rather than contradicts it.

Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Daniel 5:20 might be seen in the idea of pride being condemned, while at the same time, other parts of the Bible discuss the greatness of kings and leaders chosen by God, seemingly celebrating their status and achievements. This could appear conflicting because it raises questions about when and why pride is unacceptable, and if having confidence or achievements is wrong. However, the verse intends to highlight the importance of humility and recognizing a higher power.

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