Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 34:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 34:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 34:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he called his brother Aaron and the leaders of the people to come back to him, and then he talked with them. Moses wanted to share important messages from God with them.

Exodus 34:31: And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:6

Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God, whereas in Exodus 34:31, he is confident and unafraid while speaking to others about God's message.

Exodus 3:6: Moreover he said, I [am] the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, yet in Exodus 34, Moses speaks directly with 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 one has seen or can see, which contrasts with the direct interaction Moses has in Exodus 34:31.

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 1 John 4:12

Reiterates that no one has seen God, which appears to conflict with Moses' experiences described in Exodus 34.

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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