Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's love and the offer of eternal life through belief in Jesus, which contrasts with Revelation 17:8's depiction of worldly awe for the beast that "was, and is not, and yet is."
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 Matthew 24:36
This verse states that no one knows the day or hour of Jesus' return, which contradicts any certainty about the timing or appearance of the beast mentioned in Revelation 17:8.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
These verses speak about the suddenness of the Lord's coming like a thief in the night, contrasting the detailed and anticipated unveiling of the beast in Revelation 17:8.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10
This verse describes the day of the Lord coming unexpectedly, compared to the revealed and specific prophecy concerning the beast in Revelation 17:8.
2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Contradiction with Isaiah 46:9-10
These verses declare God's sovereignty and control over future events, which can contrast with the influence and mystery of the beast described in Revelation 17:8.
Isaiah 46:9-10: Remember the former things of old: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else; [I am] God, and [there is] none like me,
Paradox #1
Some people think there's a conflict in this verse with the idea that God knows everything. The verse talks about people whose names are not in the book of life, which might suggest predestination, meaning their fate is already decided. This can seem to clash with the belief that humans have free will to choose their path.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with Revelation 17:8 could be related to the idea of predestination versus free will. The verse might be seen to imply that some people's fates are predetermined, as it mentions names not written in the book of life from the world's creation. This may conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the importance of individual choice and repentance.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of something existing and then not existing, only to exist again, which might seem confusing or inconsistent to some people. This might challenge certain beliefs about the nature of existence and non-existence. However, interpretations vary widely, and for many, the verse is seen as symbolic rather than literal.