Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, this verse is like a story about a strong ram that moved in different directions, showing that it was very powerful and nobody could stop it. It tells us that sometimes people or kingdoms can become very strong and do whatever they want.

Daniel 8:4: I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither [was there any] that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

While Daniel 8:4 speaks of the ram pushing westward, northward, and southward and becoming great, Matthew promotes putting away the sword, suggesting a message of peace rather than conquest.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah foresees a time when nations shall not lift up sword against nation, contrasting with the aggressive expansion described in Daniel 8:4.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Paul advises living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the aggressive actions of the ram described in Daniel 8:4.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 4:1

James questions the source of wars and fightings, promoting inner peace over external conflict, contrasting the combative nature of the ram in Daniel 8:4.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might be related to the symbolic representation of empires and events in ancient history. Different interpretations lead to debates about which historical figures or kingdoms are being referenced and whether they align with actual historical timelines and events.

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