Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Daniel, this little horn can be seen as a symbol of a powerful leader or kingdom that becomes very strong and influential, spreading its power in different directions. Christians may understand this to mean that there are times when powerful rulers or countries will grow and try to take over other places.

Daniel 8:9: And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant [land].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

This verse suggests the meek shall inherit the earth, contradicting the idea of a power arising to become great.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse's message of peace contradicts the expansion and conquest mentioned in Daniel 8:9.

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 James 4:6

This verse states that God opposes the proud, contradicting the notion of prideful expansion to greatness in Daniel 8:9.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse says those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting the growing power described in Daniel 8:9.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse indicates that pride precedes destruction, opposing the idea of growing into greatness and strength.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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