Contradiction with John 1:18
John states that no one has seen God at any time, which contradicts Exodus 33:11 where it says the Lord spoke to Moses face to face.
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
This verse mentions God dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, contradicting the face-to-face interaction in Exodus 33:11.
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
This verse, within the same chapter, states that no man can see God and live, conflicting with Exodus 33:11 where Moses speaks to God face to face.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:10
States that there arose not a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, implying the uniqueness, yet there are other texts suggesting no one sees God.
Deuteronomy 34:10: And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,
Contradiction with 1 John 4:12
Affirmatively states that no one has ever seen God, contradicting the face-to-face description in Exodus 33:11 with Moses.
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.
Paradox #1
Exodus 33:11 suggests that God spoke to Moses face to face. However, later in the same chapter, it says that no one can see God's face and live (Exodus 33:20). This creates a potential conflict since it seems to imply two different ideas about how God can or cannot be seen by humans.
Paradox #2
Exodus 33:11 mentions that God spoke to Moses "face to face," as one talks to a friend. This seems to contradict other parts of the Bible, like Exodus 33:20, where it says no one can see God's face and live. This can cause confusion about whether or not people can actually see God in person.
Paradox #3
Exodus 33:11 mentions that God spoke to Moses "face to face," like a friend. However, in other parts of the Bible, it's stated that no one can see God's face and live (e.g., Exodus 33:20). This creates a contradiction about whether it is possible to see God directly.
Paradox #4
The verse might seem to conflict with other passages stating that no one can see God directly. It might be seen as inconsistent in terms of how God is portrayed in terms of visibility or direct contact with humans.
Paradox #5
Exodus 33:11 talks about God speaking to Moses face to face. The contradiction arises when comparing this to other parts of the Bible, like Exodus 33:20, where it's said no one can see God's face and live. This seems inconsistent, as one verse describes a direct encounter while another says it's not possible.