Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 8:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 8:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 8:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, he saw something that looked like a person made of fire, with flames going down from his waist and bright, glowing light going up. This vision showed God's power and brightness, which is something very special and amazing.

Ezekiel 8:2: Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from his loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts how no man can see God’s form, yet Ezekiel describes a vision of God's likeness.

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

States no one has seen God at any time, conflicting with Ezekiel’s vision of God's form.

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

Asserts God dwells in unapproachable light and cannot be seen, opposing Ezekiel’s vision.

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 Deuteronomy 4:12

Describes hearing God's voice but seeing no form, yet Ezekiel sees a form of God.

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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