Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the angels were tied up near a big river and the sixth angel was told to let them go. This was part of a warning that something big and important was going to happen.

Revelation 9:14: Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Unlike Revelation 9:14, which speaks of releasing angels bound at the Euphrates for destruction, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time of peace where nations beat swords into plowshares and study war no more.

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 Matthew 5:9

Jesus calls peacemakers blessed and children of God, contrasting with the angels of destruction released in Revelation 9:14.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises peace and hope, which contradicts the destructive element associated with Revelation 9:14.

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 Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all, opposite to the implied conflict and destruction in Revelation 9:14.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Psalms 46:9

God makes wars cease and shatters weapons, which contrasts with the notion of war implied in Revelation 9:14.

Psalms 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Describes peace and safety before sudden destruction, which contrasts with the predetermined release leading to destruction as seen in Revelation 9:14.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict could be the idea of a loving and forgiving God allowing or commanding such devastating consequences or suffering. This can seem inconsistent with other teachings about God's nature being compassionate and just.

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