Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 13:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 13:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 13:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, who wrote the book, this verse means that everyone should really listen and understand the important message that is being shared. It's like when a teacher asks the class to pay attention because what they're saying is very important.

Revelation 13:9: If any man have an ear, let him hear.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:15

This verse mentions the people who have closed their ears and eyes, contradicting the call to listen in Revelation 13:9.

Matthew 13:15: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse suggests that those who turn away their ears from the law are an abomination, while Revelation 13:9 invites everyone to listen and hear.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:21

This verse points out the folly of those who do not hear, whereas Revelation 13:9 assumes they can choose to hear.

Jeremiah 5:21: Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: [understanding: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:10

This verse involves a prophecy about making hearts fat and ears heavy, contrasting with the open call in Revelation 13:9 for those who have ears to hear.

Isaiah 6:10: Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

Contradiction with Acts 28:27

Here, people are unwilling or unable to hear, which contrasts with the inclusive willingness to hear in Revelation 13:9.

Acts 28:27: For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
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