Contradiction with Isaiah 1:31
This verse explains the downfall of the strong and their work in fire, which contrasts the eternal smoke rising in Revelation 19:3, focusing on specific sin and punishment rather than a symbolic event.
Isaiah 1:31: And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench [them]. [maker...: or, and his work]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22
This verse talks about the Lord's mercies not being consumed, contrasting with the destruction and eternal smoke of Babylon in Revelation 19:3.
Lamentations 3:22: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse highlights God's patience and desire for repentance, contradicting the irrevocable judgment and destruction celebrated in Revelation 19:3.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which opposes the rejoicing over Babylon's destruction in Revelation 19:3.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Paradox #1
Revelation 19:3 could be seen as having a contradiction because it describes celebration over the destruction and suffering of others, which might conflict with the broader biblical teachings of love, forgiveness, and compassion for all people, even those who have done wrong.