Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this is about a powerful leader who becomes strong, but not on his own, and he will do a lot of bad things, even to good and strong people. This shows that sometimes, bad leaders can seem successful for a while even though they hurt others.

Daniel 8:24: And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. [holy...: Heb. people of the holy ones]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

Daniel 8:24 speaks of a powerful force not by one's own power, but Matthew 19:26 asserts that with God all things are possible, suggesting divine power is supreme.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with James 4:7

Daniel 8:24 describes success by force, whereas James 4:7 encourages resisting evil to make it flee, opposing reliance on might.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Daniel 8:24 mentions power, but Zechariah 4:6 emphasizes that victory is not by might, nor by power, but by God’s spirit.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:4

Daniel 8:24 details strong worldly power, while 2 Corinthians 10:4 states the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but spiritual.

2 Corinthians 10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [through God: or, to God]
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