Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 33:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 33:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 33:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling him that there is a special place next to Him where he can stand safely on a rock. This means God is offering protection and a close relationship to Moses.

Exodus 33:21: And the LORD said, Behold, [there is] a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, contrasting with Exodus 33:21 where God presents Himself to Moses.

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, which contradicts the notion of God allowing Moses to stand on a rock near His presence in Exodus 33:21.

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

Explicitly says no man can see God and live, yet Exodus 33:21 follows with God positioning Moses to be near His presence.

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