Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 18:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 18:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 18:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, three special visitors came to see Abraham, and when Abraham saw them, he was so happy and respectful that he ran to greet them and bowed down to show his kindness and honor.

Genesis 18:2: And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw [them], he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

Contradiction with John 1:18

John states that no man has seen God at any time, contradicting the appearance of the Lord to Abraham in Genesis 18:2.

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 Exodus 33:20

God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live, which contradicts the encounter in Genesis 18:2.

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

It mentions that God dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, contradicting the direct visitation scenario in Genesis 18:2.

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 Colossians 1:15

Describes Christ as the image of the invisible God, suggesting God is not seen, which contradicts the visible appearance in Genesis 18:2.

Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
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