Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 11:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 11:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 11:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the writer of Revelation, he is telling us that something bad has already happened twice, and another big, scary thing is going to happen very soon. This is a way of saying to get ready because more important events are coming.

Revelation 11:14: The second woe is past; [and], behold, the third woe cometh quickly.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse describes a time of peace and safety, which contradicts the destruction and woe that Revelation 11:14 implies.

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 24:36

This verse states that no one knows the day or hour of end times events, whereas Revelation 11:14 sets a specific sequence in the prophetic timeline.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

This verse condemns false assurances of peace, contrary to the woes and judgments pronounced in Revelation 11:14.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with Zechariah 7:13

This verse emphasizes God not listening in times of disobedience, while Revelation 11:14 signifies the direct intervention of divine judgment.

Zechariah 7:13: Therefore it is come to pass, [that] as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions peace and the end of conflict, contrasting with the impending woes mentioned in Revelation 11:14.

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]
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