Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 1:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 1:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 1:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that above the sky, there was something like a shiny, blue throne, and on the throne was someone who looked like a person. Christians often understand this to mean that Ezekiel saw a vision of God sitting on a beautiful throne in heaven.

Ezekiel 1:26: And above the firmament that [was] over their heads [was] the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne [was] the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts Ezekiel 1:26 by stating that no man can see God and live, while Ezekiel describes a vision of a figure resembling a man upon the throne.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

States that God dwells in unapproachable light and no man has seen or can see Him, which contrasts with Ezekiel’s vision of the likeness of God on a throne.

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

Declares that no one has seen God at any time, conflicting with Ezekiel's account of seeing the appearance of 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 Isaiah 6:5

Isaiah's fear upon seeing the Lord contrasts with Ezekiel’s detailed description without expressing immediate fear.

Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:12

Describes the voice of God without seeing a form, whereas Ezekiel describes a likeness in human form.

Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]
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