Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
Contradicts the notion of confusion and mystery in Revelation 13:18, as it states that God is not the author of confusion.
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 1 John 4:1
Encourages testing spirits rather than following the cryptic number of the beast, contrasting with the immediate acceptance suggested in Revelation 13:18.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
Speaks of the uncertainty of exact knowledge about the end times, which counters the specificity of numbering in Revelation 13:18.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with Acts 1:7
Indicates the times or the seasons are not for humans to know, opposing the attempt to calculate the end times number in Revelation 13:18.
Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Contradiction with John 14:6
Emphasizes Christ as the way to truth, which may conflict with focusing on calculating the number of the beast.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7
Cites reverence to God as the beginning of knowledge, suggesting human calculation like in Revelation 13:18 might be folly.
Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:23
Advises avoiding foolish and unlearned questions, which could be seen as a critique of speculating and making calculations like in Revelation 13:18.
2 Timothy 2:23: But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Highlights God’s thoughts and ways above human understanding, potentially conflicting with human attempts to decipher Revelation 13:18.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:8
Warns against being swayed by human philosophy and empty deceit, which could be associated with the numerical interpretation in Revelation 13:18.
Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in the idea of assigning a specific number to a person or force of evil. This can seem at odds with the spiritual view that evil is not always recognizable by simple means or concrete identifiers. Others argue it conflicts with the concept of divine mystery, as it implies a level of predictability or understanding about profound spiritual matters. However, interpretations vary widely, and many consider this verse symbolic rather than literal.
Paradox #2
There is no contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict with that verse.