Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the person who wrote the book, one bad thing has already happened, and two more bad things are going to come soon. It's like a warning that more troubling times are ahead.

Revelation 9:12: One woe is past; [and], behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse speaks of people saying "Peace and safety," which contradicts the ongoing woes and destruction mentioned in Revelation 9:12.

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 Matthew 24:21-22

While this verse describes a great tribulation, it suggests these days will be shortened for the elect's sake, contrasting with the prolonged woes in Revelation 9:12.

Matthew 24:21-22: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about nations not learning war anymore, which contradicts the chaos and destruction of Revelation 9:12.

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

This verse promises a future and hope, contrasting with the continuation of woes and suffering in Revelation 9:12.

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 Isaiah 11:6-9

Describes a time of peace and harmony, contrary to the destructive woes in Revelation 9:12.

Isaiah 11:6-9: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
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