In what did the four Hebrews resemble and differ from the "magicians and enchanters" of the hidden that they advised to Nebuchadnezzar?
Daniel 1:17-20 (READ TO ANSWER QUESTION)
"17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. 18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king's service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom."
2007-02-17 19:19:32 · 8 answers · asked by Mutual Help 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The four were different from the kings magic and ench because they had God on their side he told Daniel what the dreams mean. The kings mag and enc did not have Gods direction.
2007-02-17 19:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by CHAEI 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no evidence that they differed from the "magicians and enchanters" is anything other than their dietary habits. A quick comparison of neo-Babylonian religion and pre-captivity Judaism reveals a striking list of similarities. Dietary restrictions differ, and the Hebrew names for God are sometimes drawn from Palestinian sources. But even Mount Sinai, the sacred Mountain of God, means "the Mountain of Sin," the Babylonian Moon God. Pre-Abrahamic Jewish historical annals include Babylonian sources, the book of Job refers to the great Tiamat of the Babylonians, the months of Jewish calendar are named after Babylonian deities, and the Hebrew "Sheol" is identical to the Babylonian underworld. Jewish cosmology follows the Babylonian concept of the Absu divided by a firmament, and the Jewish identification of Reason (the soul) and the circulatory system is reflected in Babylonian eschatology. The Temple of Solomon was adorned with images from the Babylonian zodiac, as well as winged Babylonian Cherubim. Jacob erected a Babylonian phallic pillar after his dream about the Babylonian celestial ladder. Abraham and the post-Davidic Jewish kings observed Babylonian phallic oaths as a sign of allegiance.
Last but not least, a significant amount of Old Testament prophesy was actually uttered by Nebuchadnezzar.
2007-02-18 03:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The four were drawing upon God for their counsel, the King's court of magicians, etc., were drawing upon evil forces.
2007-02-18 03:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the used gifts of the spirit ie. interpretation of dreams. tarot cards and witchcraft is not a spiritual gift, but a darker force.
Thats why they were '10 times better' because the power of god is greater than that of the devil.
2007-02-18 03:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by twikfat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daniel was a seer and a visionary ,where the magicians and enchanters were false.
2007-02-18 03:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dfirefox 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interpreting his dreams. They provided better answers to his questions. The magicians tried to answer, and their answers resembed the hebrews, but were not as good.
2007-02-18 03:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my opinion, the only difference was that their works and Craft were practiced in the name of the Jewish God.
Brightest Blessings
2007-02-18 03:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-18 06:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by XX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋