Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, the king's wise men couldn't understand the special writing on the wall, and they didn’t know what it meant. This made the king feel very worried and confused because he wanted to know the message.

Daniel 5:8: Then came in all the king's wise [men]: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

Contradiction with Genesis 41:15-16

In Genesis, Joseph is able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, unlike the wise men in Daniel 5:8 who cannot read or interpret the writing.

Genesis 41:15-16: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and [there is] none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, [that] thou canst understand a dream to interpret it. [thou...: or, when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it]

Contradiction with Daniel 1:17

Daniel is depicted as having knowledge and skill in all wisdom and is capable of understanding all visions and dreams, contrasting the inability of the wise men in Daniel 5:8.

Daniel 1:17: As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. [Daniel...: or, he made Daniel understand]

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:11-12

This passage mentions a sealed book that no one can read, which contrasts with Daniel 5:8 where the writing is unsealed but still unreadable.

Isaiah 29:11-12: And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which [men] deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it [is] sealed: [book: or, letter]

Contradiction with Matthew 2:2-4

The wise men in the New Testament seek and find guidance from scripture, unlike the wise men in Daniel 5:8 who cannot interpret the writing.

Matthew 2:2-4: Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
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