Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, these creatures are very strong and can harm people using their mouths and tails, which are like snakes. The story shows how there are scary things during this time, but it promises that God will still be in control.

Revelation 9:19: For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails [were] like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, contradicting the chaotic imagery of horses with heads of lions and tails like serpents causing harm described in Revelation 9:19.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse speaks of a future peace where animals coexist harmlessly, contradicting the destructive and violent creatures in Revelation 9:19.

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 Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, which contrasts with the harm and destruction caused by the tails in Revelation 9:19.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 15:33

This verse refers to God as the "God of peace," which is in stark contrast to the warlike and harmful imagery in Revelation 9:19.

Romans 15:33: Now the God of peace [be] with you all. Amen.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse speaks of the fruit of righteousness being sown in peace, contradicting the harmful actions portrayed by creatures in Revelation 9:19.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Paradox #1

The description of creatures in Revelation 9:19 includes elements that don't align with known biological organisms. The verse describes fictional or symbolic creatures that mix features of different species, which we don't see in real-world science. This doesn't necessarily mean a contradiction, as such texts are often symbolic, but the creatures do not match any known natural examples.

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