Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this bear is like a powerful animal that is told to eat a lot, showing that it will be strong and take over many places. Christians might see this as a message about a kingdom or leader that becomes very powerful and wins battles.

Daniel 7:5: And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and [it had] three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh. [it raised...: or, it raised up one dominion]

Contradiction with Daniel 7:15

Daniel 7:5 speaks of the bear being given power, while Daniel 7:15 reflects Daniel's troubled spirit, showing uncertainty rather than clear dominance.

Daniel 7:15: I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of [my] body, and the visions of my head troubled me. [body: Chaldee, sheath]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Isaiah 11:6 talks about peace among animals, contradicting the ferocity described in Daniel 7:5.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Revelation 5:5

Revelation 5:5 speaks of the Lion of the tribe of Judah prevailing, while Daniel 7:5 describes a bear with limited features of dominion.

Revelation 5:5: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:25

Isaiah 65:25 describes a peaceful existence among beasts, contrary to the aggressive imagery in Daniel 7:5.

Isaiah 65:25: The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust [shall be] the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Matthew 5:5, which says the meek shall inherit the earth, is in contrast to the bear's aggressive nature in Daniel 7:5.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 encourages leaving vengeance to God, which contradicts the aggressive conquest depicted in Daniel 7:5.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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