Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, he was so scared and confused by the dream he had that it made him feel very sick for several days. After resting, he got back to helping the king, even though no one really knew what his dream meant.

Daniel 8:27: And I Daniel fainted, and was sick [certain] days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood [it].

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:8

This verse mentions being pressed out of measure and despairing even of life, contrasting Daniel's resilience despite his astonishment and illness in Daniel 8:27.

2 Corinthians 1:8: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse expresses strength through Christ, which contrasts with Daniel's own perceived weakness and illness after the vision in Daniel 8:27.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse speaks of having a spirit of power and sound mind, which contrasts with Daniel's physical and emotional exhaustion in Daniel 8:27.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse speaks of renewing strength and not being weary, contradicting Daniel's experience of faintness after the vision in Daniel 8:27.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse expresses confidence and lack of fear, whereas Daniel experiences fear and trouble in Daniel 8:27.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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