Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse is about a big earthquake that makes part of a city fall, and many people die. The people who are left are very scared but start to praise and honor God.

Revelation 11:13: And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. [of men: Gr. names of men]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse mentions that destruction comes suddenly when people say "Peace and safety," which contrasts with the fear and glorification of God after the earthquake in Revelation 11:13.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:39

Describes how people were unaware until the flood came and took them all away, suggesting ignorance until the moment of destruction, while Revelation 11:13 shows immediate reaction and repentance after the event.

Matthew 24:39: And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1

Indicates the righteous perish and no one understands or takes it to heart, which contrasts with the fear and glorification expressed in Revelation 11:13.

Isaiah 57:1: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:32-33

Suggests that the prophet's words are seen as entertainment until they come true, whereas Revelation 11:13 shows immediate acknowledgment of God's power.

Ezekiel 33:32-33: And, lo, thou [art] unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. [a very...: Heb. a song of loves]

Contradiction with Revelation 16:9

Despite plagues, people do not repent or glorify God, conflicting with the repentance and fear after the earthquake in Revelation 11:13.

Revelation 16:9: And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. [scorched: or, burned]
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