Contradiction with Isaiah 11:9
Unlike the devastation in Revelation 8:11, Isaiah 11:9 speaks of a future where nothing will harm or destroy.
Isaiah 11:9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8
This verse portrays a tree planted by the waters, symbolizing prosperity and growth, contrasting the destruction of waters in Revelation 8:11.
Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]
Contradiction with John 4:14
Jesus speaks of offering living water that becomes a spring welling up to eternal life, contrary to the bitter waters in Revelation 8:11.
John 4:14: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:9
Describes waters that bring life wherever they flow, opposing the death brought by the waters in Revelation 8:11.
Ezekiel 47:9: And it shall come to pass, [that] every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. [rivers: Heb. two rivers]
Contradiction with Psalm 23:2
Speaks of being led beside still waters, denoting peace, which contrasts with the harmful waters in Revelation 8:11.
Psalm 23:2: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass] [still...: Heb. waters of quietness]
Contradiction with Revelation 22:1
Describes the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God, as opposed to the bitter waters in Revelation 8:11.
Revelation 22:1: And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Paradox #1
The scientific inconsistency in this context might relate to the idea of a star falling from the sky and turning water bitter. Scientifically, stars are massive celestial bodies, much larger than Earth, and they cannot fall to Earth without causing catastrophic global effects, likely destroying the planet. Additionally, a star turning water bitter is not scientifically explained, as stars do not possess properties that would directly cause such a transformation in Earth's water bodies.
Paradox #2
Revelation 8:11 mentions a star falling from the sky and turning a third of the waters bitter, causing many people to die. A possible contradiction could be the perceived unfairness or harshness of divine punishment, where many suffer due to an event outside of their control. This can lead to questions about the justice or morality of such actions.