Contradiction with Genesis 32:30
Jacob saw God face to face and lived, contradicting the fear of death in Judges 13:22.
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]
Contradiction with Exodus 33:11
The Lord spoke to Moses face to face, yet Moses lived, which contradicts Judges 13:22.
Exodus 33:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:10
Moses's encounters with God were direct, yet he was not harmed, contradicting Judges 13:22.
Deuteronomy 34:10: And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,
Contradiction with Judges 6:22-23
Gideon feared death after seeing the angel of the Lord, but was reassured he wouldn't die, contrasting Judges 13:22.
Judges 6:22-23: And when Gideon perceived that he [was] an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah saw the Lord and thought he would die, but he was cleansed and lived, contradicting Judges 13:22.
Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with John 1:18
States no man has seen God at any time, conflicting with Judges 13:22 where Manoah fears death after seeing 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 John 4:12
No one has seen God at any time, contradicting the implication of seeing God in Judges 13:22.
1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Paradox #1
In Judges 13:22, Manoah expresses fear that they will die for having seen God. This could seem contradictory to other parts of the Bible where individuals encounter God or His angels without dying. The inconsistency lies in the differing outcomes and reactions to seeing divine beings in various biblical narratives.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Judges 13:22 could relate to differing beliefs about seeing God. In some parts of the Bible, it is suggested that seeing God could lead to death (as believed by the person in this verse), yet in other parts, people see God or His messenger and survive. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a merciful and life-preserving God.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in Judges 13:22 could be related to the belief expressed in the verse that seeing God face-to-face would lead to death. This idea can conflict with other biblical passages where individuals encounter God or His presence without dying, such as Moses speaking to God at the burning bush or Jacob wrestling with God. The inconsistency lies in the varied depictions of humans surviving direct encounters with God across different scriptures.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in Judges 13:22 lies in the belief that seeing God would lead to immediate death. This idea clashes with scientific understanding, as there is no empirical evidence or scientific principle suggesting that seeing a divine being results in physical death. It reflects a theological belief rather than a concept grounded in science.
Paradox #5
The moral conflict in Judges 13:22 could arise from the fear of seeing God and dying, which contrasts with the belief in a loving and merciful God who desires a relationship with people. This highlights a tension between fear of divine punishment and trust in divine love.