Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Revelation 9:7 describes creatures of great terror and destruction, whereas Genesis 1:31 conveys the view that all of God's creation is "very good."
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Job 5:22-23
Revelation 9:7 depicts destructive locusts, but Job 5:22-23 suggests that those who are righteous can be at peace even with destructive forces like the beasts of the earth.
Job 5:22-23: At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6-9
In contrast to the terrifying imagery of Revelation 9:7, Isaiah 11:6-9 describes a peaceful kingdom where natural adversaries coexist harmoniously.
Isaiah 11:6-9: 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 Isaiah 65:25
Revelation 9:7 portrays dreadful locusts, whereas Isaiah 65:25 speaks of a future peace where harm and destruction are eliminated.
Isaiah 65:25: The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust [shall be] the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:5-6
While Revelation 9:7 speaks of a fearsome plague of locusts, Psalm 91:5-6 assures believers that they need not fear destruction and pestilence.
Psalm 91:5-6: Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;
Contradiction with Matthew 10:29-31
The terrifying description in Revelation 9:7 seems to conflict with the idea in Matthew 10:29-31 that God lovingly watches over and values every creature.
Matthew 10:29-31: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Revelation 9:7's imagery instills fear, while 1 John 4:18 emphasizes that perfect love casts out fear.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:3
The destructive force in Revelation 9:7 might contradict the assurance in 2 Thessalonians 3:3 that the Lord is faithful and will protect from evil.
2 Thessalonians 3:3: But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep [you] from evil.
Contradiction with Luke 10:19
The fearsome locusts of Revelation 9:7 contrast with the promise in Luke 10:19 of authority over all the power of the enemy without harm.
Luke 10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Paradox #1
The description given in the verse involves creatures with features that don't match any known real-world animal or biological possibility. This creates a conflict with scientific understanding, as no such creatures have been found, and they don't align with evolutionary biology.