Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 11:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 11:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 11:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God made people who looked like they were asleep for a long time wake up and stand up again, which surprised and scared everyone who saw it. It shows that God has the power to bring life back to people.

Revelation 11:11: And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.

Contradiction with Job 7:21

Job laments that once a person dies, they will not rise again, contradicting Revelation 11:11 where the dead bodies of the two witnesses are revived.

Job 7:21: And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I [shall] not [be].

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse states that the dead know nothing, whereas Revelation 11:11 speaks of the dead receiving life again and standing on their feet.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:14

This verse states that the dead shall not live or rise, which contradicts the depiction in Revelation 11:11 of the dead witnesses coming back to life.

Isaiah 26:14: [They are] dead, they shall not live; [they are] deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish.

Contradiction with Psalm 88:10

The psalmist questions whether the dead will rise and praise God, contrasting with Revelation 11:11 where the dead do rise.

Psalm 88:10: Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:16

It implies that if the dead are not raised, faith is in vain, while Revelation 11:11 explicitly describes a resurrection event.

1 Corinthians 15:16: For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
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