Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse emphasizes God's care and provision for all creatures, contrasting with the notion of a woman needing to flee into the wilderness for sustenance.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
The psalm assures that the Lord provides for one's needs, conflicting with the idea of fleeing to a wilderness for sustenance.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Proverbs 30:25
This verse speaks of ants storing up food as wise, differing from the dependence on divine sustenance in the wilderness.
Proverbs 30:25: The ants [are] a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
This verse assures that God supplies all needs, contrasting with the necessity of fleeing to a remote place for provision.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
It promises that God will never forsake us, which contradicts the woman having to flee for safety and sustenance.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This asserts that the righteous are never forsaken or in need, conflicting with the concept of fleeing for sustenance in Revelation 12:6.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
Highlights God's provision for creatures, contrasting with the necessity of fleeing to the wilderness for sustenance.
Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
God promises His presence and help, which contrasts with the woman needing to flee for safety and sustenance.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with John 14:18
Jesus assures He will not leave them comfortless, contradicting the idea of fleeing to a desolate place.
John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Invites the weary to find rest in Jesus, conflicting with the need to flee to a wilderness for sustenance and safety.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Paradox #1
There are different interpretations and debates about the symbolic meaning of the woman's 1,260-day stay in the wilderness mentioned in the verse. People have different views on who the woman represents and what the wilderness symbolizes, leading to conflicting interpretations about the exact historical or prophetic meaning. However, these are more interpretative disagreements than contradictions.