Contradiction with John 5:22
Revelation 16:5 refers to God as just, while John 5:22 states that the Father judges no one but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, suggesting a delegation of justice.
John 5:22: For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
Revelation 16:5 portrays God as consistently just, whereas Romans 2:11 emphasizes that God shows no favoritism, which could be seen as a different aspect of divine justice.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Revelation 16:5 emphasizes justice, but Psalm 103:8 highlights God as merciful, suggesting a potential tension between justice and mercy.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Romans 9:15
Revelation 16:5 underscores God's justice, while Romans 9:15 speaks of God's sovereign choice in showing mercy and compassion, which might appear arbitrary rather than just.
Romans 9:15: For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Revelation 16:5 focuses on divine justice, while Ezekiel 18:23 expresses God's preference for repentance over punishment, implying a prioritization of mercy over strict justice.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?