Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 17:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 17:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 17:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the waters that the woman sits on mean all the different people and countries in the world. It shows that she has power over many groups and languages.

Revelation 17:15: And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse refers to Jesus’s instruction to make disciples of all nations, promoting unity, while Revelation 17:15 describes the waters as peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues, implying division.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes the unity of all individuals in Christ, contrasting with the divided imagery of nations and peoples in Revelation 17:15.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with John 10:16

Jesus speaks of unifying different groups into one flock, opposing the depiction of diverse and divided groups in Revelation 17:15.

John 10:16: And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

Describes Christ as our peace who has broken down dividing walls, contrasting with the separate nations and peoples mentioned in Revelation 17:15.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
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