Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that whenever the special creatures praise and thank God on His throne, they are showing respect to God who lives forever. It tells us that God is very important and forever powerful.

Revelation 4:9: And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

Contradiction with Genesis 2:2

This verse describes God resting on the seventh day, suggesting a cessation of activity which contrasts with the ongoing glory and honor described in Revelation 4:9.

Genesis 2:2: And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no man can see God's face and live, contradicting the implication in Revelation 4:9 that beings are in God's presence continually.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

It mentions no one has seen God at any time, which contrasts with the depiction of living creatures before God's throne in Revelation 4:9.

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 Isaiah 42:8

God states He will not give His glory to another, yet Revelation 4:9 involves living creatures giving glory to Him, implying a sharing of glory.

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 Psalm 6:5

Describes death as a state where no one remembers or gives thanks, contradicting the continuous giving of thanks in Revelation 4:9.

Psalm 6:5: For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
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