Contradiction with Isaiah 24:22
This verse speaks of prisoners being gathered in a pit and shut up for many days, a shift from the idea of a singular binding and defining time frame like in Revelation 20:2.
Isaiah 24:22: And they shall be gathered together, [as] prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. [as prisoners...: Heb. with the gathering of prisoners] [pit: or, dungeon] [visited: or, found wanting]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:8
This verse describes the devil as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, suggesting ongoing activity and presence, which contrasts with the binding in Revelation 20:2.
1 Peter 5:8: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:2
This verse refers to the devil as the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, indicating his active influence contrary to the binding described in Revelation 20:2.
Ephesians 2:2: Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4
This verse mentions the god of this world having blinded the minds of unbelievers, implying current power over the world, in contrast to the notion of being bound.
2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction could be the idea of binding Satan for a thousand years. Some may question how an all-powerful God allows Satan to have any influence at all or why Satan isn't permanently defeated instead of just bound for a specific period. This raises questions about the nature of evil and God's sovereignty.
Paradox #2
The potential doctrinal conflict might be about differing interpretations regarding the nature and role of Satan in Christian theology. Some people might argue whether this is meant to be understood literally or symbolically, and how it aligns with the view of God's power and the existence of evil. However, there's no widespread major contradiction for this specific verse. Overall, interpretations vary but generally fit within established theological frameworks.
Paradox #3
The concept of a "dragon" or "serpent" being physically bound for a thousand years, as described, might conflict with scientific understandings of biology and physics, which do not recognize mythical creatures or spiritual entities that can be physically restrained in the way described. Science requires empirical evidence and natural explanations, and such supernatural events fall outside its scope.
Paradox #4
Some people might find a contradiction in the idea of a powerful being needing to be restrained or bound, which could raise questions about the nature of power, good, and evil. It might seem inconsistent with the idea of an omnipotent deity needing to take such measures.