Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, he went to someone nearby to ask what everything he saw meant, and that person explained it to him so he could understand.

Daniel 7:16: I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Emphasizes trusting in the Lord and not relying on one’s own understanding, contrasting with seeking interpretation.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights God's thoughts are higher than man’s, contrasting with seeking to understand visions.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Speaks to the unsearchable judgments and ways of God, contrasting with seeking understanding of a specific vision.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Indicates the wisdom of God surpasses human understanding, providing a broader contrast to interpreting human visions.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

States man's inability to understand God’s works, contrasting with an attempt to interpret visions.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

Suggests spiritual matters are not understood by natural means, contrasting with Daniel seeking understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Job 11:7

Questions whether one can fathom the mysteries of God, contrasting with seeking clarity on visions.

Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

Notes that God has hidden certain things from the wise, contradicting the act of seeking understanding.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:29

States that secret things belong to God, contrasting with the act of seeking revelations.

Deuteronomy 29:29: The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:3

Declares God’s greatness is unsearchable, contradicting the pursuit of understanding divine visions.

Psalm 145:3: Great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness [is] unsearchable. [and his...: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search]
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