Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the angels, important elders, and special creatures all gathered around God's throne and bowed down to show how much they love and honor Him. They were showing that God is very special and deserves their worship.

Revelation 7:11: And all the angels stood round about the throne, and [about] the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

Contradiction with John 14:9

Jesus emphasizes the oneness with the Father, while Revelation 7:11 shows distinct roles of God and angels.

John 14:9: Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5

Declares there is no god besides God, while Revelation 7:11 presents a scene of worship involving other heavenly beings.

Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

Mentions one mediator between God and men, while Revelation 7:11 depicts a heavenly scene with many intermediaries (angels).

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commandment against other gods, whereas Revelation 7:11 includes angels in a worship scene.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:14

Describes angels as ministering spirits, contrasting with Revelation 7:11 where they have a worship role in heaven.

Hebrews 1:14: Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus instructs worship of God alone, contrasting with the collective showing of worship in Revelation 7:11.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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