Contradiction with John 1:18
Deuteronomy 33:2 mentions God coming with ten thousands of saints, suggesting visibility, but John 1:18 states no one has seen God at any time.
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 John 4:12
Deuteronomy 33:2 describes God as appearing to people, whereas 1 John 4:12 says no one has seen God, contradicting the claim of visible presence.
1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
Deuteronomy 33:2 implies God's presence was visible, but Exodus 33:20 claims no man can see God and live, contradicting the visible appearance.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 33:2 mentions God coming from different locations like Sinai, Seir, and Paran. A potential contradiction could be in understanding how God comes from multiple places, which might seem inconsistent with the belief in God's omnipresence, meaning God is everywhere at once. It could be confusing to reconcile the idea of God traveling from specific places with the concept that God is always present everywhere.
Paradox #2
Some scholars point out that Deuteronomy 33:2 mentions locations and events that are not well-documented or clearly defined in other historical or biblical records, leading to confusion about the precise meaning or significance of these references. The description might not align perfectly with historical or geographical knowledge, causing debate about the interpretation and historical accuracy.
Paradox #3
One possible moral conflict in this verse could be the portrayal of divine power and actions that seem aggressive or violent, which might contradict more peaceful or benevolent characteristics of God described elsewhere in the Bible. Some might find it challenging to reconcile these different depictions of God's nature and actions.