Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 19:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 19:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 19:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Exodus, God came down to a big mountain and called Moses to come up to the top to meet Him. Moses listened and climbed up the mountain to be with God.

Exodus 19:20: And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.

Contradiction with John 1:18

States no man has seen God at any time, contradicting Exodus 19:20 where God descends visibly.

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

God tells Moses no one can see Him and live, contradicting the direct descent of God in Exodus 19:20.

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

Describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light whom no man has seen nor can see, conflicting with the account in Exodus 19:20.

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 Deuteronomy 4:12

States that the Israelites heard God's voice but saw no form, which contrasts the description of God descending in Exodus 19:20.

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 1 Kings 8:12

God dwells in thick darkness, posing a contrast to the personal descent in Exodus 19:20.

1 Kings 8:12: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
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