Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
This verse states that no man can see God and live, suggesting a physical presence, while John 4:24 describes God as a Spirit, which implies an absence of physical form.
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
This verse claims God dwells in "unapproachable light" and implies invisibility, contradicting John 4:24 that emphasizes God as a Spirit rather than being defined by light or visibility.
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 Genesis 18:1-3
This passage describes God appearing to Abraham in physical form, which contradicts John 4:24's declaration of God being a Spirit with no form.
Genesis 18:1-3: And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; [plain: Heb. plains]
Contradiction with Revelation 21:3
The verse speaks of God dwelling physically among people, conflicting with the spiritual nature described in John 4:24.
Revelation 21:3: And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God.
Contradiction with Numbers 12:8
This verse describes God speaking to Moses mouth to mouth, suggesting a tangible presence, contrary to the spiritual essence mentioned in John 4:24.
Numbers 12:8: With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Contradiction with Ezekiel 1:26-28
The description of God's appearance in the vision of Ezekiel suggests a physical form, contrasting John 4:24's portrayal of God as a spirit being.
Ezekiel 1:26-28: And above the firmament that [was] over their heads [was] the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne [was] the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.
Contradiction with Genesis 32:30
Jacob says he has seen God face to face, which implies a physical form, contradicting the spiritual nature outlined in John 4:24.
Genesis 32:30: And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. [Peniel: that is, The face of God]