Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, when a messenger came close, Daniel got scared and fell to the ground, but the messenger told him to understand the dream because it was about what would happen later. The messenger wanted to help Daniel know what the future would bring.

Daniel 8:17: So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end [shall be] the vision.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:17

This verse speaks of pride and downfall, which contrasts with Daniel 8:17, where understanding and enlightenment during the vision are emphasized.

Ezekiel 28:17: Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9

This verse describes people who will not understand or perceive, contradicting the command in Daniel 8:17 for Daniel to understand the vision.

Isaiah 6:9: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord and not relying on one's understanding, which contrasts the directive in Daniel 8:17 to understand the vision.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:12

This verse speaks of seeing things dimly and not fully understanding, which contrasts the clear understanding of the vision indicated in Daniel 8:17.

1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. [darkly: Gr. in a riddle]
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