Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Emphasizes blessedness of peacemakers, while Revelation 8:6 depicts a preparation for war and destruction through trumpet judgments.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Foretells a time when nations will not go to war, contrasting with the looming trumpet judgments and impending chaos in Revelation 8:6.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with James 3:17-18
Speaks of wisdom leading to peace, purity, and gentleness, opposing the impending trumpet-induced turmoil in Revelation 8:6.
James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Zechariah 9:10
Predicts peace to the nations and the ceasing of battles, contrary to the preparation for destruction in Revelation 8:6.
Zechariah 9:10: And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion [shall be] from sea [even] to sea, and from the river [even] to the ends of the earth.
Contradiction with John 14:27
Jesus offers peace to his followers, conflicting with the impending judgments signified by the trumpets in Revelation 8:6.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Paradox #1
Revelation 8:6 describes a moment in a prophecy involving divine judgment. A possible moral conflict could arise from the idea of destruction as part of a divine plan, which might seem at odds with the notion of a loving and compassionate God. This contradiction can cause confusion about whether punishment through destruction is just or fair, considering the emphasis on mercy and forgiveness in other parts of the Bible.