Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12
Describes God in a "still small voice," suggesting a peaceful and gentle presence, contrasting with the consuming fire in Exodus 24:17.
1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Contradiction with John 4:24
States "God is a Spirit," emphasizing a non-physical presence, unlike the visible fire described in Exodus 24:17.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Declares "God is love," conveying an image of compassion and warmth, which may contradict the consuming aspect of fire in Exodus 24:17.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16
Notes God "dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto," focusing on an unapproachable brilliance rather than the specific imagery of fire in Exodus 24:17.
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.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction with Exodus 24:17 is about how God's appearance is described in different parts of the Bible. In some places, God is described in ways humans can see, like bright light or fire, while other parts say no one can see God and live, suggesting God is invisible or beyond vision. These different descriptions can seem inconsistent with each other.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Exodus 24:17 could be the description of the appearance of God's glory as a consuming fire on a mountain. Scientifically, a consuming fire would require physical material to burn and specific conditions to be visible, while this description suggests a supernatural event beyond natural explanation. This juxtaposition of natural and supernatural elements might conflict with scientific understanding of fire and combustion.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in this context could be in interpreting the visual representation of God's glory as something that appears dangerous or consuming, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and protective deity. People might struggle with reconciling the depiction of God as both awe-inspiring and potentially fearful.