Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:8
Ezekiel is commanded to open his mouth and eat what is given to him, symbolizing acceptance and internalization of God's words, somewhat aligning rather than directly contradicting Revelation 10:9.
Ezekiel 2:8: But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:16
Jeremiah describes consuming God’s words as a source of joy and delight, which may contrast with the bittersweet experience described in Revelation 10:9.
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 John 6:53-54
Jesus speaks of eating His flesh and drinking His blood as essential, perhaps contradicting the notion of consuming a little book or scroll as a symbolic act.
John 6:53-54: Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
States that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from God, suggesting a broader, spiritual sense of consumption beyond what is depicted in Revelation 10:9.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with Amos 8:11-12
Predicts a famine of hearing the words of the Lord, indicating scarcity rather than the act of eating the word as in Revelation 10:9.
Amos 8:11-12: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Contradiction with Job 23:12
Job treasures God's words more than necessary food, contrasting with the notion of consuming a book, indicating the metaphorical rather than literal consumption of divine instruction.
Job 23:12: Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food]. [esteemed: Heb. hid, or, laid up] [my...: or, my appointed portion]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24
Contemplates pleasant words as sweet and health-bringing, which may contrast with the initially sweet but later bitter experience in Revelation 10:9.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Revelation 10:9 could be in its figurative language, which may seem confusing or challenging to interpret consistently with the rest of the Bible. This verse involves an unusual symbolic act that can be hard to reconcile with more literal biblical teachings. The "sweet" versus "bitter" experience described might seem inconsistent with the idea of God's word being wholly good or nourishing. However, this is generally considered a symbolic representation of contrasting experiences, rather than a literal contradiction.
Paradox #2
The concept of eating a scroll described in that verse may be seen as scientifically inconsistent, as it's not physically possible to eat a scroll since it's made of materials not meant for consumption. However, the act is generally understood to be symbolic rather than literal, representing the internalization of a message.
Paradox #3
Revelation 10:9 describes an experience involving sweetness and bitterness. The contradiction or conflict could be the idea of a message or act that initially seems positive or good but turns out to have negative consequences or challenges. This can represent how understanding or accepting certain truths might be comforting at first but difficult to endure later.