Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 33:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 33:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 33:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, Christians believe this verse means that one day we will see God in all His wonderful glory, and we will also see a beautiful place that is far away, like heaven. This gives hope that something amazing is waiting for us.

Isaiah 33:17: Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off. [that...: Heb. of far distances]

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, contradicting the idea of beholding the king in his beauty.

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

Describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, contradicting the idea of seeing the king in his beauty.

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 Exodus 33:20

God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live, contradicting the idea of seeing the king in his beauty.

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