Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 7:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 7:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 7:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God promised to keep safe 12,000 people from the tribes of Zabulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. This shows how God will protect and take care of His people.

Revelation 7:8: Of the tribe of Zabulon [were] sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph [were] sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin [were] sealed twelve thousand.

Contradiction with Genesis 49:16

Genesis 49:16 states that Dan shall judge his people, which contradicts Revelation 7:8 where Dan is not mentioned among the sealed tribes.

Genesis 49:16: Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 48:2

Ezekiel 48:2 lists the tribe of Dan as having an allotment in the land, contradicting Revelation 7:8 which omits Dan from the list of tribes.

Ezekiel 48:2: And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, a [portion for] Asher.

Paradox #1

Revelation 7:8 lists the tribes of Israel, but it excludes the tribe of Dan and includes Manasseh, which is considered a theological inconsistency because traditionally, the twelve tribes include Dan. This discrepancy can raise questions about the completeness and representation of the tribes.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or inconsistency related to the verse "Revelation 7:8" arises because the tribe of Dan is omitted from the list of tribes, while the tribe of Manasseh is included, leading to questions about why Dan is missing from the count of the twelve tribes.

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