Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 14:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 14:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 14:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that there's another angel in heaven who has a tool, like a big knife, that is used to gather things. It's like the angel is ready to help with an important job in heaven.

Revelation 14:17: And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:30

"Let both grow together until the harvest" seems to contradict the imagery of a separate harvest event found in Revelation 14:17.

Matthew 13:30: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Describes beating swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, while Revelation 14:17 suggests a time of judgment involving violence and destruction.

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 Matthew 25:31-32

Speaks of separating sheep from goats only once at the final judgment, potentially contradicting the two-part harvest in Revelation 14:14-20.

Matthew 25:31-32: When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

Contradiction with John 5:28-29

Refers to a single resurrection event, which contrasts with the multiple reaping actions implied in Revelation 14.

John 5:28-29: Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

Describes the day of the Lord as a singular event of judgment and renewal, conflicting with the varied reaping symbols in Revelation 14:17.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Contradiction with Joel 3:13

"For the harvest is ripe" leads towards a similar reaping but represents a singular judgment rather than differentiated stages seen in Revelation 14.

Joel 3:13: Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness [is] great.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

Emphasizes judgment based on individual deeds without the symbolic duality of winepress imagery found in Revelation 14.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

God's pleasure in not the death of the wicked contrasts with the wrathful reaping symbolized in Revelation 14:17.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
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