Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12
This verse speaks of God’s presence in a “still small voice” rather than in tumultuous events, contrasting with the destructive earthquake in Revelation 16:18.
1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
This verse emphasizes stillness and knowing God, which contrasts with the upheaval caused by a great earthquake in Revelation 16:18.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse emphasizes peacemaking, which contrasts with the destruction and chaos of the earthquake described in Revelation 16:18.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with Revelation 16:18 may arise from its description of a massive earthquake "such as was not since men were upon the earth." This could conflict with historical accounts and geological evidence of various massive earthquakes throughout history. People might question how this described earthquake compares to or fits with other known earthquakes in Earth's history.
Paradox #2
Revelation 16:18 talks about a huge earthquake, more significant than any other. Scientifically, the Earth has limitations on the magnitude of earthquakes based on tectonic activity and geological conditions. A quake of such unprecedented magnitude might contradict our understanding of geological processes and the planet's physical properties.