Contradiction with Genesis 3:22-24
Revelation 22:2 speaks of the tree of life bringing healing, whereas Genesis 3:22-24 describes humanity being banished from accessing the tree of life.
Genesis 3:22-24: And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:12
Revelation 22:2 discusses diverse fruit from the tree each month, while Ezekiel 47:12 suggests that the trees' fruit won't fail or change by months.
Ezekiel 47:12: And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. [shall grow: Heb. shall come up] [new: or, principal] [for medicine: or, for bruises and sores]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:19
Revelation 22:2 highlights the fruitful nature of the tree, contrasted by Matthew 7:19, which speaks negatively about trees that do not bear good fruit.
Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Contrasted with Revelation 22:2's healing, Revelation 21:4 claims there will be no more death or pain, highlighting a potential redundancy or unnecessary nature of the tree's healing.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:9
Revelation 22:2 discusses access to the tree of life for healing, whereas in Genesis 2:9, the tree of life is mentioned as part of a choice, implying uncertainty of access.
Genesis 2:9: And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:19
Contradicts with Revelation 22:2's promise of healing through the tree, as Revelation 22:19 warns of losing one's share from the tree of life if they add or take away from the prophecy.
Revelation 22:19: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book. [out of the book...: or, from the tree of life]
Contradiction with John 6:35
Contrasting with the need for the healing of Revelation 22:2, John 6:35 presents Jesus as the bread of life where those who come to him shall never hunger or thirst, implying complete fulfillment.
John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Paradox #1
Revelation 22:2 mentions the "tree of life" bearing "twelve kinds of fruit" and yielding its fruit every month. Some might see a numerical inconsistency in how one tree can produce twelve different fruits continuously every month, as it defies typical natural occurrences.