Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 20:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 20:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 20:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people were scared and stayed far away, but Moses was brave and went close to the dark cloud where God was hiding. They believed God was in the cloud, and Moses wanted to be near Him, even if it seemed scary.

Exodus 20:21: And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God [was].

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:12

This verse states that God dwells in thick darkness, which contradicts the idea in Exodus 20:21 that God moves away from darkness.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

This verse states that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all, contradicting the notion of God being associated with clouds or darkness as in Exodus 20:21.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

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