Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 9:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 9:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 9:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, in this verse, he describes creatures that look strange, with long hair like girls and strong, sharp teeth like lions. This is to show that these creatures are scary and powerful.

Revelation 9:8: And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as [the teeth] of lions.

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.
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