Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this means that someone has seen God's special promise to save people come true. It's like seeing the best gift ever, one that will make everything better for everyone.

Luke 2:30: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

God says no one can see Him and live, while Luke 2:30 speaks of someone seeing God's salvation.

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

No one has seen God at any time, but Luke 2:30 implies seeing God's salvation.

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

Describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light whom no one has seen, contrasting with the visible salvation in Luke 2:30.

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 Colossians 1:15

Jesus is the image of the invisible God, challenging the notion of visibly seeing salvation as stated in Luke 2:30.

Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Contradiction with 1 John 4:12

No one has seen God at any time, presenting a contradiction to the visible aspect of salvation in Luke 2:30.

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.
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