Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:8

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

According to the prophet Daniel, the powerful goat becomes very strong, but then its big horn breaks. After that, four new horns grow and point in different directions, showing how things can change.

Daniel 8:8: Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:2

Daniel 8:8 speaks of a great horn that is broken, which implies downfall, whereas Genesis 12:2 speaks of making a great nation and blessings, implying prosperity and strength.

Genesis 12:2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Daniel 8:8 describes conquering and division, while Matthew 5:5 speaks of the meek inheriting the earth, suggesting peace and humility, not conquest.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Daniel 8:8 mentions the horn being broken, implying weakness or downfall, while Isaiah 40:31 speaks of renewing strength and not fainting, implying endurance and vigor.

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 Luke 18:14

The exaltation in Daniel 8:8 contrasts with Luke 18:14, where humility leads to being exalted, suggesting different paths to greatness.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Daniel 8:8 describes self-exaltation, which contradicts Philippians 2:3 that advises humility and valuing others above oneself.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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