Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 6:2

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According to Isaiah, this verse describes special angels called seraphims. They have six wings: two to cover their faces, two to cover their feet, and two to fly.

Isaiah 6:2: Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts the description of seeing God, as it states no man 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 John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, contrasting with the seraphim in Isaiah 6:2 being in the presence of God.

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

Declares God dwells in unapproachable light, which contradicts Isaiah 6:2 where the seraphim are in His presence.

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 24:10

Depicts a vision of God without the covering shown in Isaiah 6:2, where seraphim cover their faces.

Exodus 24:10: And they saw the God of Israel: and [there was] under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in [his] clearness.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:19

Describes God on His throne with all hosts of heaven, without mention of covering as in Isaiah 6:2 with the seraphim.

1 Kings 22:19: And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.

Contradiction with Revelation 4:8

Mentions living creatures around the throne not covering their faces like in Isaiah 6:2.

Revelation 4:8: And the four beasts had each of them six wings about [him]; and [they were] full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. [rest...: Gr. have no rest]
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