Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 20:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 20:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 20:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, this means that after a long time of peace, a bad character named Satan will be let out for a little while. Christians believe this will happen to show who truly loves and follows God.

Revelation 20:7: And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse speaks of God's promise that all will know Him and He will remember sins no more, contradicting the release of Satan to deceive again.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a time of ultimate peace without war, contradicting the battle implied after Satan's release.

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 24:36

This verse emphasizes the unknown timing of the end, while Revelation 20:7 specifies an event after a set period.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17-18

These verses emphasize the finality of forgiveness and no further need for sin offerings, contrasting the temporary binding of Satan.

Hebrews 10:17-18: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]

Paradox #1

Revelation 20:7 might raise questions about why God would allow Satan to be released after a period of peace, creating a potential conflict with the idea of a permanent victory over evil. It could be seen as inconsistent with the expectation of an unending reign of righteousness.

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