Contradiction with Revelation 6:10
Revelation 6:10 describes the souls of martyrs crying out for justice for their blood, indicating their deaths are not avenged yet, whereas Revelation 18:24 speaks about the complete vengeance and judgment on Babylon.
Revelation 6:10: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Contradiction with Romans 13:4
Romans 13:4 describes governing authorities as God's servants who execute wrath on wrongdoers, which contrasts with Revelation 18:24 where a city of authority is destroyed for its bloodshed.
Romans 13:4: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:49
In Jeremiah 51:49, Babylon is punished for the slain of Israel, whereas Revelation 18:24 attributes the blood of all slain to her, not just the Israelites, expanding the scope beyond what Jeremiah describes.
Jeremiah 51:49: As Babylon [hath caused] the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth. [As...: or, Both Babylon is to fall, O ye slain of Israel, and with Babylon, etc] [the earth: or, the country]
Contradiction with Psalm 79:10
Psalm 79:10 speaks of the nations not acknowledging guilt for shedding blood unavenged, in contrast to Revelation 18:24 where there is full accountability for the blood of prophets and saints.
Psalm 79:10: Wherefore should the heathen say, Where [is] their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight [by] the revenging of the blood of thy servants [which is] shed. [revenging: Heb. vengeance]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 9:9
Ezekiel 9:9 condemns Jerusalem for widespread bloodshed, contrary to Revelation 18:24 where the blame is placed on Babylon for all slain, shifting the focus of culpability.
Ezekiel 9:9: Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah [is] exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not. [full of blood: Heb. filled with, etc] [perverseness: or, wresting of judgment]
Paradox #1
Revelation 18:24 might seem to conflict with the idea of justice because it refers to a city or a system being held accountable for the deaths of prophets and saints. Some people might see this as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize forgiveness or timing of judgment. Others might find it contradictory to the concept of individual responsibility by attributing collective guilt to a city or system. However, interpretations can vary widely, and many scholars don't see these as true contradictions.
Paradox #2
Revelation 18:24 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of collective responsibility versus individual responsibility. The verse implies a broad accountability for the shedding of blood, which could seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize individual judgment and responsibility for one's own actions. This might create tension between the idea of punishing an entire entity for crimes rather than focusing on personal guilt.
Paradox #3
Revelation 18:24 is often interpreted as referring to a city or entity responsible for the persecution and killing of prophets and holy people throughout history. A contradiction could arise because it is difficult to pinpoint a single entity or city that can be definitively held accountable for all such actions. Different religious or historical perspectives might not agree on the identity of this entity, leading to inconsistency in interpretations.
Paradox #4
Revelation 18:24 deals with judgment and accountability for wrongdoing. A possible contradiction could be the idea of collective punishment, where a whole entity is held accountable for the actions of individuals. This might conflict with the idea of individual responsibility and justice.