Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Daniel, God asked an angel named Gabriel to help Daniel understand a special dream. This means God wanted to make sure Daniel knew what the dream meant because it was important.

Daniel 8:16: And I heard a man's voice between [the banks of] Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this [man] to understand the vision.

Contradiction with Genesis 40:8

In Genesis, dreams are interpreted by Joseph, showcasing human interpretation, whereas Daniel 8:16 emphasizes divine interpretation through Gabriel.

Genesis 40:8: And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and [there is] no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, [Do] not interpretations [belong] to God? tell me [them], I pray you.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

This verse suggests that God communicates directly with prophets through visions and dreams, whereas Daniel 8:16 involves an angel as an intermediary for interpretation.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:12

Here, God speaks directly to His people, while Daniel 8:16 uses Gabriel as the medium for conveying understanding.

Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]

Contradiction with Matthew 1:20

In this verse, an angel speaks directly in a vision, unlike in Daniel 8:16 where Gabriel is requested to explain a vision.

Matthew 1:20: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. [conceived: Gr. begotten]

Contradiction with Acts 10:10-13

Peter receives a direct vision from heaven with an explicit message, contradicting the mediated explanation by an angel in Daniel 8:16.

Acts 10:10-13: And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
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