Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Moses saw something amazing, he was really surprised, and as he got closer to see what it was, he heard God's voice talking to him.

Acts 7:31: When Moses saw [it], he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold [it], the voice of the Lord came unto him,

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no one can see God and live, whereas Acts 7:31 describes Moses seeing the burning bush.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:15-16

Warns against making any form of God, which contradicts the visible manifestation of God in the burning bush in Acts 7:31.

Deuteronomy 4:15-16: Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day [that] the LORD spake unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire:

Contradiction with John 1:18

Claims no one has seen God at any time, conflicting with the account of Moses seeing God in the burning bush.

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

Describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, contradicting the approachable visual manifestation in Acts 7:31.

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.
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