Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 18:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 18:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 18:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Babylon was a big, strong city, but it's getting destroyed super quickly. People are watching from far away and are really sad and scared because they didn't expect it to happen so fast.

Revelation 18:10: Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

While Revelation 18:10 speaks of swift destruction, 1 Thessalonians 5:3 suggests peace and safety before sudden destruction.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

Revelation 18:10 mentions a specific hour of judgment, whereas Matthew 24:36 states that no one knows the day or hour.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:3

Revelation 18:10 describes imminent judgment, but Habakkuk 2:3 suggests a vision awaits an appointed time and may tarry.

Habakkuk 2:3: For the vision [is] yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Revelation 18:10 focuses on fierce, sudden judgment, whereas Psalm 30:5 emphasizes that God's anger is temporary and followed by favor.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
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