Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which contrasts with the violent imagery of divine wrath in Revelation 14:20.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Jesus advises to put away the sword, suggesting a non-violent response, conflicting with the depiction of bloodshed in Revelation 14:20.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Encourages believers not to seek revenge, for vengeance belongs to God, yet Revelation 14:20 depicts God's wrath in a violent manner.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrary to the apocalyptic destruction illustrated in Revelation 14:20.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Paradox #1
Revelation 14:20 might be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and merciful God because it describes a scene of extreme violence and judgment. This can seem inconsistent with other biblical passages that emphasize God's love and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might come from the imagery and measurements described, which could seem unrealistic or exaggerated to some readers. The descriptions may not align with known historical or geographical facts, leading to debates about their symbolic versus literal interpretation.
Paradox #3
Revelation 14:20 could be seen as morally contradictory to teachings about love and forgiveness because it describes a scene of extreme violence and judgment. This might conflict with the idea of a compassionate and forgiving God, as depicted in other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in Revelation 14:20 arises from the description of a vast quantity of blood flowing to the height of a horse's bridle for a distance of 1,600 stadia. Critics point out that such a volume of blood seems logistically implausible based on the number of people typically assumed to be involved. The measurements and the scenario described could appear inconsistent when compared to practical reality.