Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the man on the white horse is someone who goes out to win and be powerful, with a special hat like a king wears and a bow like he uses in archery. He shows how important events will start happening in a big story.

Revelation 6:2: And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse praises peacemakers, whereas Revelation 6:2 describes a conquering figure, implying conflict.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 4:1

This verse attributes wars and fighting to human lusts, suggesting a negative view of conquest, which contradicts the victorious rider in Revelation 6:2.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace rather than the conquest depicted in Revelation 6:2.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it advocates for peace and disarmament, contrary to the act of conquering in Revelation 6:2.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword, teaching against violence, contrasting the conquests implied by the rider on the white horse.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Paradox #1

Revelation 6:2 could present a contradiction or conflict if viewed as a promotion of conquest and domination, which may seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize peace, love, and humility. Some might struggle to reconcile the image of conquest with the overall message of compassion and non-violence found elsewhere in the Bible.

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