Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, everyone, no matter how important or strong, tried to hide in caves and mountains because they were scared. This shows that one day everyone will be afraid and try to hide from something really big and powerful happening.

Revelation 6:15: And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse proclaims the Lord as a source of light and salvation, causing the faithful not to fear, which contrasts with the fear shown in Revelation 6:15.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages not to fear because God is with them, which contrasts with the fearfulness of the mighty in Revelation 6:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse mentions that perfect love casts out fear, in contrast to the overwhelming fear displayed in Revelation 6:15.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

These verses express confidence that nothing can separate believers from God's love, which contradicts the hiding in fear in Revelation 6:15.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states that God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not one of fear, opposing the fear expressed in Revelation 6:15.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Paradox #1

Revelation 6:15 describes people hiding in fear, which might seem inconsistent with the idea in other parts of the Bible that emphasizes God's love and protection for believers. Some might see a conflict between the fear of judgment and the assurance of salvation. However, this tension often reflects the broader biblical theme of justice and mercy working together.

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