Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 24:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 24:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 24:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells the story of when he went up a mountain and stayed there for forty days and nights to be with God. It's like a long camping trip where Moses listened to God's special instructions.

Exodus 24:18: And Moses went into the midst of the cloud, and gat him up into the mount: and Moses was in the mount forty days and forty nights.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Exodus 24:18 describes Moses entering into the cloud to see God, while Exodus 33:20 states that no man can see God and live.

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

Contradiction with John 1:18

Exodus 24:18 implies closeness to God, yet John 1:18 says no one has seen God at any time.

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 Timothy 6:16

Exodus 24:18 shows Moses in God's presence, but 1 Timothy 6:16 states that God dwells in unapproachable light that no man has seen nor can see.

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

Exodus 24:18 suggests a direct encounter with God, whereas Deuteronomy 4:12 says the people heard God's voice but saw no form.

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]

Paradox #1

Exodus 24:18 might face contradictions when compared to other biblical timelines and durations related to Moses' experiences. For instance, discrepancies could arise when aligning the 40-day period Moses spends on Mount Sinai with other historical or narrative events in the Bible. Different parts of the Bible might give slightly varied accounts of Moses' time on the mountain, leading to potential inconsistencies in the broader timeline of events.

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