Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this verse means that the king was not respecting God and was using special items from God's temple to party with his friends. He was praising things that couldn't do anything instead of giving thanks to God, who gives life and guides everything.

Daniel 5:23: But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath [is], and whose [are] all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Daniel 5:23 condemns worshiping gods of silver, gold, etc., while Exodus 20:3 emphasizes that no other gods should be placed before God, aligning rather than contradicting.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Daniel 5:23 criticizes dishonoring God, similar to Isaiah 42:8 where God declares He will not give His glory to another, both emphasizing God's supremacy.

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 Psalm 115:4-8

Daniel 5:23 condemns idols, and Psalm 115:4-8 criticizes idol worship, showing a consistent view rather than a contradiction.

Psalm 115:4-8: Their idols [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

Contradiction with Acts 17:29

Daniel 5:23 condemns worshiping material idols, while Acts 17:29 speaks against forming the Godhead into material forms, reinforcing Daniel's message.

Acts 17:29: Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:28

Daniel 5:23 condemns serving lifeless idols, which aligns with Deuteronomy 4:28's warning against lifeless gods, showing consistency.

Deuteronomy 4:28: And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency that some might point out regarding Daniel 5:23 could relate to the idea of worshiping or honoring entities other than God. In the context of the verse, the act criticized is the honoring of idols made of various materials, which contradicts the biblical teaching that only God should be worshiped or honored. This highlights the inconsistency between human behavior described in the verse and the fundamental biblical principle of monotheism and exclusive worship of God.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Daniel 5:23 could be seen in the arrogance of showing dishonor to sacred objects and people while being ungrateful. It contrasts with moral teachings on humility and respect for the divine. This behavior highlights a failure to acknowledge and respect greater powers and values.

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