Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
Genesis 16:13 mentions seeing God, whereas Exodus 33:20 states that no one can see God and live.
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
Genesis 16:13 implies God was seen, while 1 Timothy 6:16 describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see.
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
Genesis 16:13 records an encounter with God, but John 1:18 declares that no one has seen God at any time.
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].
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Genesis 16:13 could be seen in the broader context of Hagar's story, where she is a servant mistreated by her masters but still seen and acknowledged by God. The conflict might arise from the juxtaposition of human mistreatment and divine attention or care. It raises questions about why God allows suffering even when He sees and is aware of it. However, the verse itself is more about reassurance and divine presence than a contradiction.