Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:7
This verse refers to Babylon as a golden cup in the Lord’s hand, suggesting honor, whereas Revelation 17:2 depicts Babylon as a corrupting influence.
Jeremiah 51:7: Babylon [hath been] a golden cup in the LORD'S hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:9-10
This verse highlights spiritual blindness and the Lord's influence in it, not sinful intoxication as described in Revelation 17:2.
Isaiah 29:9-10: Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. [cry ye...: or, take your pleasure, and riot]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6
This verse calls for sobriety and alertness, in contrast to the intoxication mentioned in Revelation 17:2.
1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:14
Describes believers as the light of the world, contrasting the darkness of corruption portrayed in Revelation 17:2.
Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
Urges believers to be filled with the Spirit rather than with wine, opposing the drunk with power imagery in Revelation 17:2.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Paradox #1
This verse describes the nations and rulers being led astray by immorality. A contradiction or conflict could arise if these leaders are supposed to uphold justice and morality, yet they are becoming corrupt and deceptive, which is inconsistent with their expected role.