Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 6:6

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

According to John, this verse means that food will become very expensive and hard to get, but some things like oil and wine won't be affected. It shows a time of difficulty and shortage for people.

Revelation 6:6: And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and [see] thou hurt not the oil and the wine. [A measure: the word choenix signifieth a measure containing one wine quart, and the twelfth part of a quart]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse emphasizes not worrying about material needs like food, while Revelation 6:6 highlights scarcity and concern over essential provisions.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

Here, Jesus reassures that God provides for even the ravens, suggesting abundance rather than the scarcity noted in Revelation 6:6.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse promises God will supply all needs, contrasting with the scarcity and high prices described in Revelation 6:6.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:6

It promises that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled, contrasting with the scarcity depicted in Revelation 6:6.

Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Paradox #1

The verse suggests scarcity for some items while others remain unaffected or abundant, which could seem unfair or inconsistent in terms of justice and equality. It could be seen as a conflict between the fairness of providing for people's needs and allowing inequality to exist.

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