Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the angel stood at a special place with a gold bowl and was given a lot of sweet-smelling stuff to mix with the prayers of people who love God before God’s special chair. This shows that God listens to their prayers and they are very important to Him.

Revelation 8:3: And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer [it] with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. [offer...: or, add it to the prayers]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

In this verse, Jesus emphasizes private prayer instead of offering prayers with incense, which could imply ceremonial public prayer as in Revelation 8:3.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

This verse suggests direct access to God through prayer, contrasting with the mediated, angelic offering of prayers described in Revelation 8:3.

Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

It states that there is one mediator between God and men, Jesus Christ, which can be seen as conflicting with the angel's role in presenting prayers in Revelation 8:3.

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

Contradiction with John 4:23-24

Jesus teaches that worship should be in spirit and truth rather than through ceremonial acts like those depicted in Revelation 8:3.

John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:9

Jesus criticizes vain worship through teachings and rituals of men, which can be seen in contrast with the ritualistic portrayal in Revelation 8:3.

Matthew 15:9: But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-15

God expresses weariness of ritual offerings, a sentiment that seems at odds with the incense and prayers offered in Revelation 8:3.

Isaiah 1:13-15: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
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