Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 24:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 24:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 24:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses and his helpers, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and some wise leaders of the Israelites climbed up a mountain together. They were going to talk to God about important things for their people.

Exodus 24:9: Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel:

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no man has seen God at any time, contradicting the account in Exodus 24:9 where Moses and others see 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 1 Timothy 6:16

Describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, conflicting with the event in Exodus 24:9.

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 Exodus 33:20

God tells Moses that no man can see Him and live, which contrasts with the encounter described in Exodus 24:9.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 4:12

Affirms that no man has seen God at any time, opposing the narrative in Exodus 24:9 where a group sees God.

1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
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