Contradiction with Isaiah 66:2
This verse emphasizes humility and trembling at God’s word, which contrasts with the lamenting and materialistic sorrow depicted in Revelation 18:19.
Isaiah 66:2: For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse warns against laying up treasures on earth, which contradicts the merchants weeping over the loss of their riches in Revelation 18:19.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
This verse advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, contradicting the focus on material loss in Revelation 18:19.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7
This verse states that we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out, contradicting the distress over lost wealth in Revelation 18:19.
1 Timothy 6:7: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
Contradiction with James 5:1
This verse warns the rich to weep and howl for their miseries, contrasting with the lamentations of merchants focused on material loss in Revelation 18:19.
James 5:1: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Paradox #1
Revelation 18:19 describes people mourning the fall of a great city because it was a source of wealth. The moral conflict here is the focus on material loss rather than human suffering or moral decay. This highlights a contradiction between valuing wealth and material goods over human life and spiritual well-being.