Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God did something very special for the people. They heard God's voice coming from a fire and they were okay, which shows how amazing and powerful God is.

Deuteronomy 4:33: Did [ever] people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live?

Contradiction with John 1:18

This verse states that no man has seen God at any time, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 4:33, where it is suggested that God spoke to people directly.

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 Exodus 33:20

This verse mentions that no one can see God and live, contradicting the implication in Deuteronomy 4:33 that people heard God speaking directly.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

It says God dwells in unapproachable light and no one has seen or can see Him, conflicting with the direct communication with God mentioned in Deuteronomy 4:33.

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 Numbers 12:6-8

These verses describe God speaking directly to Moses in a clear form, which contradicts the general implication in Deuteronomy 4:33 that hearing God's voice directly is a unique event.

Numbers 12:6-8: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.
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