Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
"Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live." This contradicts 2 Corinthians 3:17, which speaks of the presence of the Lord bringing freedom, suggesting a more accessible divine interaction.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with John 1:18
"No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." This contradicts the idea of liberty through the Spirit in 2 Corinthians 3:17, as it emphasizes the invisibility and inaccessibility of God.
John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16
"Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen." This suggests God's inaccessibility, contrasting with the notion of freedom where the Spirit of the Lord is present.
1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15
"Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour." This verse implies that God is hidden, contrasting with the freedom and presence of God mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:17.
Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
"But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?" This highlights the transcendence and uncontainable nature of God, contrasting with the immanence suggested in 2 Corinthians 3:17.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Paradox #1
2 Corinthians 3:17 mentions that "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Some people might find this contradictory when compared to biblical laws and commandments, which can appear restrictive. The conflict arises in trying to understand how freedom can exist alongside strict religious rules. Some interpret this as spiritual freedom rather than freedom from moral obligations, but the tension remains for those who see it differently.
Paradox #2
The contradiction could relate to differing interpretations of the concept of "freedom" mentioned in the verse. Some might see it as spiritual freedom, while others might interpret it as social or political freedom. This can conflict with certain historical contexts where religious teachings were used to justify oppressive systems.
Paradox #3
The potential moral conflict in this verse might arise from the idea of freedom and how it is interpreted. Some might see a conflict between this idea of spiritual freedom and certain religious rules or limitations that are also taught in the Bible. The challenge lies in balancing the idea of freedom with the need to follow religious teachings, which might feel restrictive to some.