Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 12:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 12:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 12:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the author of the book, there was a big fight in heaven where the good angels, led by Michael, battled against the bad dragon and his angels. The good angels wanted to stop the dragon and keep heaven safe.

Revelation 12:7: And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse, which states "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God," contradicts with the concept of a war in heaven depicted in Revelation 12:7.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse describes a time when nations will beat their swords into plowshares and learn war no more, contrasting the heavenly battle in Revelation 12:7.

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]

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

These verses highlight the wisdom from above as peaceful and gentle, which seems in contrast to the celestial conflict described in Revelation 12:7.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace," potentially conflicting with the idea of conflict in heaven portrayed in Revelation 12:7.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, contrasting with the warfare imagery present in Revelation 12:7.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Paradox #1

Revelation 12:7 describes a battle in heaven. A contradiction might arise for some people because heaven is typically viewed as a place of peace and harmony. The idea of a battle occurring there could seem inconsistent with those peaceful characteristics.

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