Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses forbid the making and worshiping of graven images, highlighting the prohibition of worshiping anyone other than God, which might seem at odds with Revelation 4:10 where elders worship before the throne.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus states that worship should be directed exclusively to the Lord God, potentially conflicting with the elders worshiping before the throne in Revelation 4:10 if interpreted as worship directed to multiple entities.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
God declares that He will not share His glory with another, which could contradict the image of twenty-four elders casting their crowns before the throne in a collective act of glorification.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26
Peter refuses to accept worship from Cornelius, insisting that he is just a man, potentially conflicting with the idea in Revelation 4:10 where beings other than God are involved in acts of reverence.
Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].
Contradiction with Romans 14:11
Every knee shall bow to God, potentially conflicting if interpreting the act of the elders as suggesting they are also worthy of worship.
Romans 14:11: For it is written, [As] I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.