Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, heaven's special place, like a beautiful church, opened up so everyone could see it. It's a sign that something very important and amazing from God is about to happen.

Revelation 15:5: And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:

Contradiction with Exodus 40:34

This verse describes God's glory filling the tabernacle on Earth, while Revelation 15:5 depicts a vision of the temple in heaven opening.

Exodus 40:34: Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:24

This states Christ has entered heaven itself, differing from Revelation 15:5, where the focus is on the earthly sanctuary.

Hebrews 9:24: For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Asserts God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting with the temple imagery in Revelation 15:5.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:1

Describes fire coming down on the earthly temple, unlike the heavenly opening in Revelation 15:5.

2 Chronicles 7:1: Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus mentions worship not tied to a physical location, whereas Revelation 15:5 describes the heavenly temple.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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