Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, an angel was talking to him while he was sleeping on the ground, and the angel gently touched him to help him stand up again. This shows that God sends help when we need it and cares for us.

Daniel 8:18: Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright. [set...: Heb. made me stand upon my standing]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:24

Proverbs 3:24 states that "when thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet," which contrasts with the implication in Daniel 8:18, where Daniel experiences a deep sleep not described as peaceful or sweet due to the circumstances of a vision.

Proverbs 3:24: When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Contradiction with Romans 8:6

Romans 8:6 mentions spiritual mindedness resulting in life and peace. This contradicts Daniel 8:18, where Daniel falls into a deep, distressing sleep during a vision, suggesting unease rather than peace.

Romans 8:6: For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace. [to be carnally...: Gr. the minding of the flesh] [to be spiritually...: Gr. the minding of the Spirit]

Contradiction with Job 33:15

Job 33:15 explains that God speaks in dreams and visions, implying a gentle giving of knowledge. In contrast, Daniel 8:18 presents a vision causing a deep, heavy sleep, indicating a forceful or overwhelming experience.

Job 33:15: In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

Contradiction with Genesis 2:21

Genesis 2:21 describes God causing Adam to fall into a deep sleep to create Eve. This sleep is purposeful and gentle, contradicting the involuntary and potentially distressing deep sleep experienced by Daniel during a vision in Daniel 8:18.

Genesis 2:21: And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;
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