Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 16:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 16:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 16:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the priests to burn special sweet-smelling spices to make a cloud over a special place called the mercy seat to keep them safe. This was a way to show respect and follow God's rules so they wouldn't get hurt.

Leviticus 16:13: And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that [is] upon the testimony, that he die not:

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no one can see God and live, contrasting with Leviticus 16:13 where God is approached in the Holy of Holies.

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, contradicting the implication of encountering God's presence in Leviticus 16:13.

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 asserts that God dwells in unapproachable light, which contrasts with the intimate encounter of Leviticus 16:13.

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 Hebrews 10:19-22

These verses describe believers having boldness to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus, differing from the specific ritual and incense requirement in Leviticus 16:13.

Hebrews 10:19-22: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [boldness: or, liberty]
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