Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed him something amazing in a flat, open place, just like He had shown him before by a river, and it was so special that Ezekiel bowed down to the ground. This was Ezekiel's way of showing respect and awe for God's greatness.

Ezekiel 3:23: Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar: and I fell on my face.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no one can see God's face and live, whereas Ezekiel 3:23 describes Ezekiel seeing the glory of the Lord.

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

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:12

Here, it is said that the Lord dwells in thick darkness, but Ezekiel 3:23 talks about the glory of the Lord being present in the light.

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

Contradiction with John 1:18

No one has seen God at any time, but Ezekiel 3:23 depicts Ezekiel seeing the glory of the Lord.

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

Refers to God dwelling in unapproachable light whom no man has seen, in contrast to Ezekiel 3:23 where the glory of God is observed.

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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