Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, the rough goat is a symbol for the ruler of Greece, and the big horn on the goat represents the first big leader of Greece. It's like saying that the goat reminds us of a strong king from Greece who was the first and very important.

Daniel 8:21: And the rough goat [is] the king of Grecia: and the great horn that [is] between his eyes [is] the first king.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:11

Jeremiah prophesies the Medes against Babylon whereas Daniel 8:21 identifies Greece as the key power, shifting the focus of enemy nations.

Jeremiah 51:11: Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device [is] against Babylon, to destroy it; because it [is] the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. [bright: Heb. pure]

Contradiction with Daniel 11:2

Daniel 11:2 describes four Persian kings rising and the fourth stirring Greece, contrasting with Daniel 8:21 attributing Greece as a present dominant power, suggesting timeline and sequence differences.

Daniel 11:2: And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than [they] all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.

Contradiction with Revelation 17:10

Revelation speaks about seven kings, five fallen, which contradicts Daniel 8:21 where Greece is singularly highlighted, indicating differing historical scopes.

Revelation 17:10: And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, [and] the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:7

Ezekiel foreshadows foreign nations, emphasizing a different aggressor compared to Greece in Daniel 8:21, suggesting inconsistency in the aggressing nation.

Ezekiel 28:7: Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 13:17

Isaiah predicts Medes rising against Babylon, not aligning with Daniel 8:21 which proclaims the coming of the Greek empire, implying contrasting prophetic outcomes.

Isaiah 13:17: Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and [as for] gold, they shall not delight in it.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency often discussed about this verse relates to its interpretation of kingdoms and historical events. Scholars debate whether the text accurately depicts events and figures from ancient history, particularly concerning the identity of the rulers and empires described. Some argue that it does not align perfectly with established historical records.

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