Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 21:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 21:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 21:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, there is no building for worship in this place because God and Jesus are all people need to be close to and worship.

Revelation 21:22: And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:11

This verse speaks of the temple filled with the glory of the Lord, indicating the presence of a temple where God dwells, contrasting with Revelation 21:22 where there is no temple.

1 Kings 8:11: So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:1

Describes the dedication of the temple with fire from heaven filling it, suggesting the central role of a physical temple for God's presence, unlike in Revelation 21:22.

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 Ezekiel 37:26-28

Declares the establishment of a sanctuary among the people forever, implying a permanent temple, which Revelation 21:22 contradicts by stating there is no temple.

Ezekiel 37:26-28: Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:2-3

Foretells a time when the temple of the Lord will be exalted and all nations will stream to it, unlike Revelation 21:22 which states there is no physical temple.

Isaiah 2:2-3: And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. [established: or, prepared]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17-18

Speaks of an everlasting covenant with a temple and priesthood, suggesting an ongoing temple presence, contrary to Revelation 21:22.

Jeremiah 33:17-18: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]

Contradiction with Psalm 132:13-14

Indicates God's choice of Zion as His dwelling place forever, implying a permanent temple site, which Revelation 21:22 contradicts.

Psalm 132:13-14: For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired [it] for his habitation.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:13

Jesus refers to the temple as a house of prayer, affirming its role, while Revelation 21:22 indicates there is no such temple.

Matthew 21:13: And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Contradiction with John 2:19-21

Jesus speaks of His body as a temple, implying the significance of the temple, which differs from the absence of a temple in Revelation 21:22.

John 2:19-21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
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