Contradiction with Matthew 22:30
In this verse, Jesus explains that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage, suggesting a contradiction to the imagery of the Lamb's wife.
Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
Contradiction with Mark 12:25
Reinforces the idea from Matthew 22:30 that there is no marriage in heaven, contradicting the depiction of a bride for the Lamb.
Mark 12:25: For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
Contradiction with Luke 20:35
Similar to Matthew and Mark, this verse indicates that those worthy of resurrection do not marry, presenting a contrast to the depiction of the Lamb as having a bride.
Luke 20:35: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:5
Describes the Lord as the husband of Israel, suggesting a broader spiritual interpretation of marriage that can contrast with the specific imagery of the Lamb's bride.
Isaiah 54:5: For thy Maker [is] thine husband; the LORD of hosts [is] his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. [Maker: Heb. Makers]
Contradiction with Romans 7:4
Discusses believers as being dead to the law and married to another, to Christ, which creates a different metaphorical context for marriage.
Romans 7:4: Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, [even] to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.