Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means he saw a strong angel come from heaven, surrounded by clouds, with a rainbow above his head, a shining face like the sun, and fiery legs like tall pillars. Christians understand this as showing God's powerful and bright messenger bringing an important message.

Revelation 10:1: And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow [was] upon his head, and his face [was] as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

Contradiction with John 1:18

This verse claims no one has seen God, contradicting the appearance of a mighty angel potentially interpreted as divine.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

It states that God does not change His mind, contradicting the idea of a revealed message that alters understanding.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48-49

Suggests God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting the physical manifestation of the angel in Revelation 10:1.

Acts 7:48-49: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Questions if God will indeed dwell on the earth, contradicting the direct intervention in human affairs as seen in the angel's presence.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:18

Asks to whom God can be likened, which contradicts any implication of the angel's radiant description being compared to divine attributes.

Isaiah 40:18: To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States no man can see God's face and live, possibly contradicting the glorious and fearsome sight of the angelic figure in Revelation 10:1.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
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