Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:6
While Revelation 18:5 highlights the sins reaching heaven and calling for divine retribution, Jeremiah 51:6 urges people to flee from Babylon to avoid participation in her punishment, suggesting escape rather than a proclamation of sins reaching heaven as the primary focus.
Jeremiah 51:6: Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this [is] the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Revelation 18:5 emphasizes divine judgment due to sins, whereas Isaiah 55:7 focuses on forgiveness and mercy for the wicked if they turn from their sins to God.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse emphasizes God's readiness to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness if we confess our sins, contrasting with Revelation 18:5's depiction of sins piling up without immediate mention of forgiveness.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in that verse might involve the concept of collective punishment or guilt, where a group is punished for the actions of some individuals within it. This may seem unfair or inconsistent with the notion of individual responsibility and justice.