Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 1:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 1:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 1:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, he saw something very beautiful in the sky that looked like a rainbow and it reminded him of how amazing God is. When he saw it, he was so amazed that he fell on his face and then heard God talking to him.

Ezekiel 1:28: As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so [was] the appearance of the brightness round about. This [was] the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw [it], I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.

Contradiction with Job 42:5-6

Job's encounter with God leads him to despise himself and repent, while Ezekiel 1:28 describes a vision of glory and beauty that does not elicit repentance.

Job 42:5-6: I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no man can see God's face and live, whereas Ezekiel 1:28 depicts a vision where God's glory is visible.

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

Contradiction with John 1:18

This verse asserts that no one has seen God at any time, contradicting Ezekiel 1:28 where a likeness of the glory of God is described.

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

It states God dwells in unapproachable light, contrasting Ezekiel 1:28 where a likeness of God's glory is approachable and seen.

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.
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