Contradiction with John 3:16
While Revelation 17:3 suggests the presence of evil and divine judgment, John 3:16 emphasizes God's love and salvation for all through belief in Jesus Christ.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse declares that "God is love," whereas Revelation 17:3 depicts a vision of judgment and wrath, contrasting with God's inherent nature of love.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Whereas Revelation 17:3 shows a vision of destruction, this verse speaks of hope and a future planned by God for well-being and not for harm.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
This verse states there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, contrasting with the judgment and punishment evident in Revelation 17:3.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Jesus invites the weary to rest, conflicting with Revelation 17:3's portrayal of judgment and turmoil.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10
God’s promise of everlasting peace contrasts with the chaos and judgment seen in Revelation 17:3.
Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
The Lord as a shepherd providing care and peace contrasts the scene of wrath in Revelation 17:3.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
Demonstrates God's love and salvation through Christ’s sacrifice, differing from the imagery of judgment in Revelation 17:3.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with Revelation 17:3 might involve differing interpretations of the imagery and symbols. Throughout history, scholars and theologians have disagreed on the identities of the figures and entities described, as the text is highly symbolic and open to interpretation. This has led to conflicting views on how it relates to historical events or entities.
Paradox #2
The numerical issue could arise from the description of the creature with "seven heads and ten horns." Generally, creatures known in nature or mythology do not have this combination of heads and horns, making it an unusual and symbolic number rather than a literal or consistent biological description.