Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, many angels, animals, and wise people were gathered around a big chair in heaven, and there were too many to count. They were all singing and being happy together.

Revelation 5:11: And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

Contradiction with John 1:1

This verse emphasizes that the Word (Jesus) was with God and was God, suggesting unity, whereas Revelation 5:11 distinguishes Jesus as separate from the multitude praising Him.

John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:3

Describes angels proclaiming "holy, holy, holy" to the LORD of hosts, emphasizing direct worship of God, whereas Revelation 5:11 references multitudes worshipping Jesus, potentially implying a distinct worship subject.

Isaiah 6:3: And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, [is] the LORD of hosts: the whole earth [is] full of his glory. [one...: Heb. this cried to this] [the whole...: Heb. his glory is the fulness of the whole earth]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:17

Advises doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, suggesting singularity in devotion, while Revelation 5:11 shows a setting of joint worship involving many created beings.

Colossians 3:17: And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:4

Affirms the oneness of God ("The LORD our God is one LORD"), contrasting with the multitude and hierarchical heavenly scene depicted in Revelation 5:11.

Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:
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