Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 34:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 34:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 34:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God came down in a cloud to be with him and told him His special name. This showed Moses how close God wanted to be to people and how important His name is.

Exodus 34:5: And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

This verse states that God "dwells in the light which no man can approach unto," suggesting that God's presence is not something people can directly witness, which contradicts Exodus 34:5 where the Lord descends in a cloud to stand with Moses.

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 John 1:18

This verse says, "No man hath seen God at any time," which contrasts with Exodus 34:5 where God manifests Himself to Moses on Mount Sinai.

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 Kings 8:12

This verse speaks of God dwelling "in thick darkness," contradicting the idea in Exodus 34:5 of God appearing in a cloud, implying a visible manifestation.

1 Kings 8:12: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse indicates that no one can see God's face and live, contradicting the personal encounter described in Exodus 34:5.

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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