Revelation 17:10 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to John, the writer of the book, there were seven important leaders. Five of them are gone, one is ruling now, and another will come but only for a little while.

Contradiction with Daniel 2:21

This verse states that God changes the times and seasons and sets up kings, suggesting divine control over rulers, while Revelation 17:10 refers to a specific sequence of kings.

Daniel 2:21: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse says no one knows the day or hour of the end times except the Father, suggesting a level of unpredictability, while Revelation 17:10 implies a deterministic sequence of events.

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

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

This verse suggests that it is not for humans to know the times or seasons set by God’s authority, contradicting the specificity of the events described in Revelation 17:10.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

This verse states that the times and seasons are unnecessary to write about, as the day of the Lord comes unexpectedly, contrasting the apparent sequence in Revelation 17:10.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-2: But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

This verse emphasizes the unknown timing of the end events, which challenges the specified timing sequence in Revelation 17:10.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

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