Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 22:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 22:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 22:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means there's a beautiful, crystal-clear river that brings life and flows from God and Jesus. It's a picture of how God gives life and happiness to everyone.

Revelation 22:1: And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:10

This verse describes a single river flowing in Eden that splits into four headwaters, which contrasts with Revelation 22:1 that describes a pure river flowing from the throne of God.

Genesis 2:10: And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:1

This verse talks about water flowing from the threshold of a temple, differing from Revelation 22:1, where the river flows from God's throne, highlighting a difference in source and setting.

Ezekiel 47:1: Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house [stood toward] the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south [side] of the altar.

Contradiction with Zechariah 14:8

Describes living waters flowing out from Jerusalem, unlike Revelation 22:1, which describes a river proceeding from the throne of God directly, suggesting a specific divine origin.

Zechariah 14:8: And it shall be in that day, [that] living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be. [former: or, eastern]
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