Contradiction with Genesis 1:16
Describes two great lights created for order and illumination, contrasting with the chaotic imagery of a dragon.
Genesis 1:16: And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: [he made] the stars also. [to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.]
Contradiction with Genesis 3:1
Portrays the serpent as more subtil than any beast, conflicting with the overtly monstrous depiction of the dragon.
Genesis 3:1: Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? [Yea...: Heb. Yea, because, etc.]
Contradiction with Isaiah 27:1
Shows God punishing a serpent/dragon, contradicting the dragon’s power and authority in Revelation 12:3.
Isaiah 27:1: In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that [is] in the sea. [piercing: or, crossing like a bar]
Contradiction with Daniel 7:6
Talks about a beast with four wings and four heads, which is different from the seven-headed dragon in Revelation 12:3.
Daniel 7:6: After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:29
Describes overcoming a strong man, conflicting with the intimidating power of the dragon.
Matthew 12:29: Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
Contradiction with Luke 10:18
Relates the fall of Satan, differing from the dragon's fearsome presence and supremacy in Revelation 12:3.
Luke 10:18: And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:8
Talks about the devil as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, contradicting the dragon imagery.
1 Peter 5:8: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Contradiction with Revelation 4:3
Presents a serene image of God’s throne, contrasting the formidable and fearsome image of the dragon.
Revelation 4:3: And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and [there was] a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Paradox #1
The content in this verse might be seen as symbolic and open to different interpretations, which can lead to contradictions or conflicts when trying to match symbolic elements to specific historical events or figures. Different religious traditions and scholars have varying interpretations, making it challenging to pin down one clear historical connection. This can create disagreements about what or whom the symbols represent.