Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Gideon was scared because he realized he had seen an angel from God face to face. People back then believed seeing an angel was a very special and serious thing.

Judges 6:22: 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 Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no one can see God’s face and live, contradicting Gideon’s experience of seeing an angel of the Lord.

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

This verse claims that no one has seen God at any time, which contradicts Gideon’s claim of seeing a divine messenger.

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

This verse declares that God dwells in unapproachable light and cannot be seen by humans, contradicting the encounter described in Judges 6:22.

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 Deuteronomy 4:12

Describes God speaking out of the fire, emphasizing that no form was seen, contradicting the visible encounter in Judges 6:22.

Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]
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