Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Describes everything God made as "very good," while Revelation 9:8 depicts creatures with terrifying attributes.
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 1 Samuel 16:7
Emphasizes that God looks at the heart, contradicting the focus on external, frightening appearances in Revelation 9:8.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Song of Solomon 4:1
Compares a woman's hair positively to a flock of goats, contrasting with the terrifying description in Revelation 9:8.
Song of Solomon 4:1: Behold, thou [art] fair, my love; behold, thou [art] fair; thou [hast] doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair [is] as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead. [that...: or, that eat of, etc]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encourages love for enemies, contrasting with the destructive nature of the creatures in Revelation 9:8.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
States "God is love," which contradicts the fearsome imagery in Revelation 9:8.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.