Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life, emphasizing His unique role; Revelation 22:16 highlights Jesus as the root and offspring of David without mentioning this exclusivity.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Matthew 1:1
Lists Jesus' genealogy, highlighting His human ancestry, while Revelation 22:16 emphasizes His divine role and eternal roots.
Matthew 1:1: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:3
Describes Melchizedek as having no genealogy, unlike Jesus in Revelation 22:16, where His lineage is significant.
Hebrews 7:3: Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. [without descent: Gr. without pedigree]
Contradiction with John 1:1
Describes the Word as being with God and being God, which focuses on His divinity without mentioning ancestry, unlike Revelation 22:16's reference to David.
John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Contradiction with Genesis 3:15
Prophecy about the seed of the woman, which can be contrasted with the direct reference to David and Jesus’ lineage in Revelation 22:16.
Genesis 3:15: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in this verse because it uses titles for Jesus that are also used for King David. This connection might seem conflicting since David lived many years before Jesus. However, in Christian belief, these titles show Jesus fulfilling promises made to David. While it's not really a contradiction, it can be confusing if taken out of context.