Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 6:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 6:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 6:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when the fourth seal is opened, a voice calls for people to look and see something important. This part of the story suggests that something big and maybe a bit scary is about to happen.

Revelation 6:7: And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

While Revelation 6:7 describes the opening of a seal bringing forth death and destruction, 1 Thessalonians 5:3 speaks about people saying "Peace and safety," highlighting a false sense of security.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Revelation 6:7 introduces a rider representing death on a pale horse, signifying war and destruction. Isaiah 2:4 speaks of turning swords into plowshares, suggesting peace and the end of war.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

While Revelation 6:7 brings forth death, Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God’s plans to prosper and not harm, implying a future of hope and welfare.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Revelation 6:7 is part of a narrative of death and conflict, whereas Matthew 5:9 calls for peace and blesses peacemakers.

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