Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 16:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 16:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 16:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that when Aaron spoke to all the people of Israel, they looked at the desert and saw a special sign from God in the clouds, which showed that God was with them.

Exodus 16:10: And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no man has seen God at any time, contradicting the depiction of the glory of the Lord appearing to the Israelites.

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

Reiterates that no one has ever seen God, contradicting the visual encounter described in Exodus 16:10.

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 Deuteronomy 4:12

Claims that the Israelites saw no form of God, only heard a voice, contradicting them seeing the glory of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no one can see God's face and live, contradicting the apparent visibility of God's glory in Exodus 16:10.

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

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Asserts that God is not a man, implying His form and presence cannot be seen in human terms, contradicting God's visible glory.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
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