Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 19:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 19:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 19:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses led the people out of their camp so they could meet God, and they all stood at the bottom of the big mountain. It was a special moment because they were getting close to where God would talk to them.

Exodus 19:17: And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount.

Contradiction with John 1:18

This verse states that no man has seen God at any time, which contradicts Exodus 19:17 where the people are brought to meet with God.

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 explains that no one can see God and live, contradicting the setting in Exodus 19:17 where people are brought to meet God.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:24

Here, people claim God has shown them His glory and greatness, yet according to Exodus 19:17, they needed Moses to lead them to meet God personally.

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 1 Timothy 6:16

It states that God dwells in unapproachable light, contradicting the approachable setting in Exodus 19:17 where the people are brought to meet with God.

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 Isaiah 45:15

It describes God as one who hides himself, contradicting the accessible meeting in Exodus 19:17.

Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
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