Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
This verse describes God as light with no darkness, whereas Revelation 16:10 deals with the kingdom being full of darkness.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with John 8:12
Jesus describes Himself as the light of the world, contradicting the dark imagery in Revelation 16:10.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Believers are described as children of light, not of darkness, which contrasts with the darkness mentioned in Revelation 16:10.
1 Thessalonians 5:5: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 60:1
This verse speaks of light coming to those in darkness, opposite to the spreading of darkness in Revelation 16:10.
Isaiah 60:1: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. [shine...: or, be enlightened; for thy light cometh]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:6
God commanding light to shine out of darkness contrasts with the darkness over the kingdom in Revelation 16:10.
2 Corinthians 4:6: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to [give] the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. [hath: Gr. is he who hath]
Contradiction with Genesis 1:3
God creating light to overcome darkness contradicts the theme of darkness enveloping the kingdom in Revelation 16:10.
Genesis 1:3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in that verse could relate to the symbolic imagery, which might not match historical events or align with scientific understanding. Since these depictions are often seen as metaphorical, they don't always correspond to literal past or future events, creating potential conflicts for interpretation.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction in Revelation 16:10 could be the idea of darkness falling upon a specific kingdom or throne suddenly and supernaturally. In scientific terms, darkness, such as an eclipse or absence of light, occurs uniformly across areas unless obstructed or influenced naturally by celestial events. This description could conflict with our understanding of light, shadow, and natural laws governing planetary bodies.