Contradiction with Genesis 1:30
While Revelation 19:17 speaks of birds feasting on flesh, Genesis 1:30 describes God giving plants as food for all creatures, emphasizing provision over destruction.
Genesis 1:30: And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein [there is] life, [I have given] every green herb for meat: and it was so. [life: Heb. a living soul]
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6
The verse describes a future peaceful kingdom where predators and prey coexist in harmony, contrasting with the image of carnage in Revelation 19:17.
Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
God expresses no pleasure in the death of anyone, contrasting with the imagery of death in Revelation 19:17.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, highlighting peace rather than the battle carnage depicted in Revelation 19:17.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 14:19
Encourages pursuits that lead to peace, opposing the violent scene described in Revelation 19:17.
Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Paradox #1
Revelation 19:17 involves a scene where an angel calls birds to gather for a feast on the flesh of dead bodies after a great battle. A possible scientific inconsistency here could be the idea of birds understanding and responding to an angelic call in a coordinated way, which goes beyond known bird behavior and communication. In reality, birds do not receive commands from supernatural beings or gather in response to such events; their behavior is driven by basic survival instincts like searching for food.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the imagery of birds being invited to feast on the flesh of humans, which might seem to clash with the values of compassion and sanctity of life that are also present in religious teachings. This violent imagery can be difficult to reconcile with the idea of a loving and merciful deity.