Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the king got very scared and worried after seeing something strange, causing him to shake so much that his knees knocked together. This shows how powerful and frightening the situation was for the king.

Daniel 5:6: Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. [countenance: Chaldee, brightnesses] [was changed: Chaldee, changed it] [joints: or, girdles: Chaldee, bindings, or, knots]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Indicates that God gives us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, whereas in Daniel 5:6, the king reacts with trembling and fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

God commands to be strong and courageous, while Daniel 5:6 depicts the king becoming weak and full of fear.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages not to fear and assures of God's support, a contrast to the terror experienced by the king in Daniel 5:6.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

Describes the peace of God that guards hearts and minds, which is opposite to the fear and panic shown in Daniel 5:6.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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