Contradiction with 1 John 4:12
This verse states that no one has seen God at any time, which contrasts with the depiction in Revelation 4:8 where beings repeatedly describe God as holy, implying they are in His presence.
1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live, which contradicts Revelation 4:8 where beings are in God's presence and witnessing His glory continually without mention of such a limitation.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16
This verse claims that God "dwells in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see," contradicting the idea of heavenly beings constantly beholding and worshipping God in Revelation 4:8.
1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Contradiction with John 1:18
States that no one has seen God at any time, which seems to contradict the vision of heaven in Revelation 4:8 where celestial beings are described as continuously seeing and praising God.
John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:12
Describes how God spoke out of the midst of the fire but emphasizes that no form was seen, which contrasts with the vision of continuously seeing God and proclaiming His holiness as depicted in Revelation 4:8.
Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between the idea of God resting on the seventh day in Genesis and the description of God being constantly praised day and night. However, others interpret this as indicating that God's nature and His ability to be present and worshiped do not require rest in the human sense.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could be related to how differing interpretations of the symbolic imagery and descriptions in this verse might clash with beliefs about the nature of spiritual beings or the representation of divine holiness in other religious or historical contexts. This can lead to disagreements over its meaning or significance within and outside Christian traditions.
Paradox #3
The verse describes creatures with six wings and eyes all around, which contradicts our scientific understanding of animal biology. Living organisms don't have these characteristics, making this description inconsistent with known species and biological structures.