Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, the vision shows a strong goat fighting a ram and breaking its horns, meaning the goat was much stronger and defeated the ram completely. The story helps to understand that sometimes powerful things can be defeated by something even more powerful.

Daniel 8:7: And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek in the face of aggression, which contradicts the violent conflict described in Daniel 8:7.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Prophesies about a time of peace where nations will not go to war, contrasting the conflict in Daniel 8:7.

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 12:19

Advises against seeking personal revenge, whereas Daniel 8:7 describes a direct confrontation.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

States the Lord will fight for you and advises to hold peace, conflicting with the self-initiated battle in Daniel 8:7.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Encourages waiting for the Lord for deliverance instead of taking vengeance, opposite to the direct action seen in Daniel 8:7.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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