Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:16
While Revelation 10:10 describes bitterness after eating the scroll, Jeremiah 15:16 speaks of finding joy and delight in God's words.
Jeremiah 15:16: Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. [I am...: Heb. thy name is called upon me]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:1-3
This passage mentions the sweetness of the scroll, aligning with Revelation 10:10, but lacks the resulting bitterness, thus contradicting its outcome.
Ezekiel 3:1-3: Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Psalm 119:103
The verse likens God's words to be sweeter than honey, contrasting the bitterness experienced in Revelation 10:10.
Psalm 119:103: How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth! [taste: Heb. palate]
Paradox #1
The verse involves the imagery of eating a scroll, which is a symbolic and allegorical action that does not align with scientific principles. In real life, ingesting a physical book or scroll would not produce the described emotional or sensory effects. This represents a metaphorical message rather than a literal event, which could be seen as a contradiction from a scientific viewpoint that relies on empirical evidence and observable phenomena.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Revelation 10:10 could stem from the sweetness and bitterness experienced after consuming the scroll. This can symbolize the dual nature of receiving divine messages: the joy of understanding God's word versus the bitterness of the challenges and judgments it may bring. The conflict lies in the struggle between the uplifting nature of divine truth and the difficult responsibilities or consequences that accompany it.