Contradiction with John 1:18
This verse states that no one has seen God at any time, which may contradict the imagery of a being approaching God's throne in Revelation 5:7.
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 declares He will not give His glory to another, yet Revelation 5:7 depicts one receiving the scroll directly from God, which could imply shared 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 John 5:22
The Father does not judge anyone but has entrusted all judgment to the Son. Revelation 5:7 shows a transference of authority, which could be seen as inconsistent with the Son's sole judicial role.
John 5:22: For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Contradiction with Psalm 115:16
This verse emphasizes the heavens belong to the Lord but suggests earthly dominion to humans, potentially contradicting with the cosmic scene of divine authority shared in Revelation 5:7.
Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Contradiction with John 14:28
Jesus claims the Father is greater than He, raising questions about the equality implied when the Lamb approaches the throne in Revelation 5:7.
John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:12
This verse mentions Jesus sitting at the right hand of God, which might seem contradictory to Him standing and taking the scroll in Revelation 5:7.
Hebrews 10:12: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Contradiction with Acts 17:24-25
Suggests God does not dwell in temples made with hands nor is He served by human hands; a tension arises with the ceremonial act of receiving a scroll in Revelation 5:7.
Acts 17:24-25: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:27-28
Describes the eventual subjection of the Son to the Father, which might contrast with the act of authority in Revelation 5:7.
1 Corinthians 15:27-28: For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under [him, it is] manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
Asserts no one can see God and live, creating a paradox with the Lamb approaching God's throne in Revelation 5:7.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
States that the Son does not know the day or hour, which could be seen as a contradiction with the receiving of cosmic authority in Revelation 5:7.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in Revelation 5:7 because it portrays Jesus, symbolized as both a lion and a lamb, taking the scroll from God who is on the throne. The potential conflict arises from the idea of Jesus, who is traditionally understood as God the Son, taking the scroll from God the Father, which might confuse those trying to reconcile the oneness of God with the distinct persons in the Trinity. However, many theologians interpret this imagery as a way to show the different roles within the Trinity rather than a literal sequence of events.