Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 18:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 18:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 18:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, after God finished talking with Abraham, He went on His way, and Abraham went back home. Christians understand this as a special conversation between God and Abraham, showing a close friendship.

Genesis 18:33: And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

It questions whether God would dwell on earth, while Genesis 18:33 shows Him interacting personally with Abraham.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no man can see God and live, whereas in Genesis 18:33, God appears to be directly interacting with Abraham.

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

Declares that no one has ever seen God, contrasting with Genesis 18:33 where God is seemingly visible and conversing.

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].
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