Contradiction with Job 3:21
This verse speaks of those who long for death but it eludes them, similar to Revelation 9:6, suggesting a common theme rather than a direct contradiction.
Job 3:21: Which long for death, but it [cometh] not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures; [long: Heb. wait]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:17
In this verse, it warns against dying before your time, highlighting a concept of unfulfilled life, which contrasts with the longing for death in Revelation 9:6.
Ecclesiastes 7:17: Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? [before...: Heb. not in thy time?]
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes life through belief in Jesus, contrasting the seeking of death in Revelation 9:6 with an affirmation of eternal life.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21
Here, Paul expresses that to live is Christ and to die is gain, suggesting a positive view of both life and death, which contrasts with the despair in Revelation 9:6.
Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse provides comfort in facing death, showing a peaceful acceptance rather than an urgent seeking, which contrasts with the desperation in Revelation 9:6.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Paradox #1
Revelation 9:6 describes a situation where people will seek death but will not be able to find it. This might seem like a contradiction to other parts of the Bible that suggest God has the ultimate control over life and death, and might seem inconsistent with the idea of God's mercy. There might also be a conflict with the concept of free will, as people desire death but can't achieve it.
Paradox #2
Revelation 9:6 talks about a time when people will want to die but won't be able to. Some see a contradiction because it suggests a situation against the usual human experience where people can control their fate to some extent, like in cases of suffering or distress leading to death. Others interpret it as a symbolic expression of extreme despair. This conflict arises from the literal versus symbolic interpretation of the verse.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this context could be that the verse suggests an event where people seek death but cannot die. Scientifically, living organisms can die due to various injuries, diseases, or natural causes, so the inability to die despite seeking it does not align with scientific understanding of biology and mortality.
Paradox #4
Revelation 9:6 describes a time when people will seek death and won't find it, desiring to die but death will elude them. The contradiction or conflict here could be that it portrays a situation where suffering is prolonged, seemingly without the mercy of relief even through death. This might be seen as conflicting with other teachings about mercy and compassion. People might question how a just and compassionate God would allow intense, unending suffering.