Contradiction with Genesis 9:15
This verse speaks of God's covenant to not destroy all flesh with a flood, which contrasts with the tormenting judgment found in Revelation 9:5.
Genesis 9:15: And I will remember my covenant, which [is] between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse highlights God's patience and unwillingness for any to perish, contrasted with the torment permitted in Revelation 9:5.
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 John 3:16
Emphasizes eternal life through belief in Jesus, unlike the suffering and torment described in Revelation 9:5.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 5:1
Speaks of peace with God through Jesus Christ, conflicting with the harm inflicted in Revelation 9:5.
Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Contradiction with Psalm 103:13
Describes God's compassion towards His children, contrasting with the severe torment in Revelation 9:5.
Psalm 103:13: Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Paradox #1
Revelation 9:5 describes a situation where locusts are allowed to torment people but not kill them. Some might see a contradiction with the idea of a loving and merciful God allowing prolonged suffering. Others argue God's ways are beyond human understanding and that this is part of divine justice or a larger plan.
Paradox #2
The verse describes a scenario involving creatures with the ability to harm people for a specific period, which doesn't align with our scientific understanding of biology and ecology. Such creatures with these capabilities and behaviors do not exist in nature according to current scientific knowledge.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in Revelation 9:5 could be seen in the depiction of suffering being allowed by a higher power. It raises questions about the nature of justice and mercy, as it involves inflicting pain without a direct purpose of repentance or redemption for those affected. This could be seen as inconsistent with compassionate or merciful teachings found elsewhere.