Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 21:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 21:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 21:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, who wrote this book, God is saying that He will make everything new and different in a good way. He is asking John to write this down because what He is telling is true and can be trusted.

Revelation 21:5: And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

This verse suggests that there is nothing new under the sun, contradicting Revelation 21:5 that speaks of making all things new.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:18

This verse advises to not remember former things or consider the things of old, while Revelation 21:5 declares the making of all things new as noteworthy.

Isaiah 43:18: Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

Contradiction with Psalm 102:26

This verse describes how the heavens and earth will perish and wear out like clothing, which can be seen as contradicting the renewal mentioned in Revelation 21:5.

Psalm 102:26: They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: [endure: Heb. stand]

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:11-12

These verses assert that creation will perish and change, unlike Revelation 21:5, which speaks of things being made new and thus enduring.

Hebrews 1:11-12: They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

This passage discusses the destruction of the earth and elements, which contrasts with the renewal aspect of Revelation 21:5.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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