Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 7:7

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

According to Daniel, he had a dream where he saw a scary and powerful creature with big iron teeth that smashed everything in its way and was different from all the other creatures he saw before. This creature had ten horns, making it extra strange and interesting.

Daniel 7:7: After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it [was] diverse from all the beasts that [were] before it; and it had ten horns.

Contradiction with Daniel 2:44

Daniel 2:44 speaks of a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, while Daniel 7:7 describes a beast with temporary dominion, suggesting an impermanent and destructive rulership.

Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, [but] it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. [the days: Chaldee, their days] [the kingdom: Chaldee, the kingdom thereof]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Isaiah 11:6 paints a picture of peace and harmony among animals, contrasting with the ferocious beast of destruction and terror described in Daniel 7:7.

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 Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9 highlights the blessedness of peacemakers, directly opposing the destructive and terrifying nature of the beast in Daniel 7:7.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Revelation 21:4 envisions a future without pain or suffering, while Daniel 7:7 describes a vision filled with destruction and fear.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with John 14:27

John 14:27 offers peace to believers, contrasting with the fear and chaos introduced by the beast in Daniel 7:7.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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