Contradiction with Matthew 10:6
Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ mission to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel," alluding to a selective approach, which contradicts Revelation 7:5 that focuses on the enumeration of saved tribes.
Matthew 10:6: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with James 1:1
James writes to the twelve tribes scattered abroad, implying their separation, while Revelation 7:5 specifies a cohesive numbering of the tribes.
James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Paul claims there is neither Jew nor Greek, suggesting all are one in Christ, contrasting with Revelation 7:5 which highlights a distinction among the tribes.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Romans 11:26
Paul writes about all Israel being saved, a collective view different from the specific number mentioned for the tribe of Judah in Revelation 7:5.
Romans 11:26: And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
Paradox #1
Revelation 7:5 lists the tribes of Israel, but the tribes named in Revelation differ from other lists in the Bible. For example, some lists include the tribe of Dan, while Revelation replaces Dan with Manasseh. This difference in the names and orders of the tribes could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency in biblical lists.