Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God showed the people how amazing and powerful He is by speaking to them from the fire. The people were amazed because they saw that God can talk to people, and they were still okay.

Deuteronomy 5:24: And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no man can see God and live, contradicting the idea of people witnessing God's glory and surviving.

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

It declares that no one has ever seen God, suggesting a contradiction to the claim in Deuteronomy 5:24 about seeing God's glory.

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

This verse indicates that God dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, contradicting the ability to witness God's glory as in Deuteronomy 5:24.

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 Exodus 19:21

This verse warns that people who come too close to God will perish, contradicting the assertion in Deuteronomy 5:24 that people can witness God and survive.

Exodus 19:21: And the LORD said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. [charge: Heb. contest]

Paradox #1

Some people see a conflict in Deuteronomy 5:24 because it describes people hearing God's voice and surviving, while other parts of the Bible suggest that seeing or hearing God directly could be fatal. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that humans cannot endure direct encounters with God. However, different interpretations or contexts might resolve this perceived contradiction.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Deuteronomy 5:24 could be about the relationship between God and humans. The verse shows humans fearing God's voice or presence, which might seem to contradict the idea of a loving and approachable God. If God is loving, people might wonder why His presence seems so frightening. This could cause confusion about the nature of God as both awe-inspiring and caring.

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