Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this part of a story tells about a powerful kingdom that will be different from all others and will try to take over and rule the whole world, causing a lot of trouble. It's like a giant, mean monster in a tale that wants to crush everything.

Daniel 7:23: Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Daniel 7:23 speaks of a kingdom devouring the whole earth, while Romans 13:1 states that all authorities are established by God, implying divine order rather than destruction.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:7

Daniel 7:23 describes a dominion that's destructive, whereas Isaiah 9:7 prophesies a peaceful and everlasting government.

Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Contradiction with Revelation 11:15

Daniel 7:23 depicts a kingdom that destroys, but Revelation 11:15 talks about the kingdom of the world becoming the kingdom of Christ, emphasizing eternal peaceful rule.

Revelation 11:15: And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Daniel 7:23 talks about a worldly kingdom, whereas John 18:36 mentions that Christ's kingdom is not of this world, implying no earthly conquest.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:13

Daniel 7:23 suggests a kingdom causing chaos, unlike 2 Peter 3:13 which promises a new heaven and earth where righteousness dwells.

2 Peter 3:13: Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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