Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 19:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 19:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 19:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that special helpers in Heaven, called elders and creatures, showed how much they love and respect God by bowing down and praising Him loudly. They said "Amen" and "Alleluia" to show their joy and agreement with God's greatness.

Revelation 19:4: And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse states that worship should be directed to God alone, contradicting any implication of worship given to beings other than the Lord God Almighty as may be inferred from heavenly worship scenes.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares that He will not give His glory to another, contradicting the potential implication that other beings are sharing in divine reverence in worship scenes.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

Warns against worshiping the creature rather than the Creator, which juxtaposes any scene suggestive of divine reverence extended to other entities.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus emphasizes worship and service to the Lord only, which can be seen as contradicting any scene that may imply worship to anything or anyone besides God.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26

Peter refuses worship from Cornelius, emphasizing worship should only be for God, contrasting any heavenly worship involving beings other than the central God figure.

Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

Contradiction with Revelation 22:8-9

An angel rebukes John for attempting to worship him, asserting worship is for God alone, contradicting any worship acts involving heavenly beings.

Revelation 22:8-9: And I John saw these things, and heard [them]. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
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