Contradiction with Luke 10:18
This verse portrays Satan falling from heaven, contradicting the idea of an ongoing war in heaven as described in Revelation 12:8.
Luke 10:18: And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Contradiction with Job 1:7
This verse depicts Satan having access to roam the earth and present himself before God, suggesting a different scene than the warfare depicted in Revelation 12:8.
Job 1:7: And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Contradiction with John 12:31
This verse suggests that the judgment of this world has already cast out the "prince of this world," contradicting the ongoing battle imagery in Revelation 12:8.
John 12:31: Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:15
This verse suggests that Christ has already triumphed and made a show of principalities and powers, contrasting the unresolved conflict of Revelation 12:8.
Colossians 2:15: [And] having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. [in it: or, in himself]
Contradiction with Hebrews 2:14
This verse implies that through death, Christ destroyed the devil, contradicting the ongoing struggle depicted in Revelation 12:8.
Hebrews 2:14: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could relate to different interpretations of the symbolic imagery and events described. This could lead to disagreements or different beliefs about the actual historical or future events being referenced. Because Revelation uses symbolic language, it's challenging to align these descriptions consistently with historical records.