Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter was very excited and wanted to make special tents to honor Jesus and two important visitors, Moses and Elijah, even though he didn’t really understand what was happening. He thought it was a wonderful moment and wanted to stay there forever.

Luke 9:33: And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live, contradicting the vision of God's glory in the Transfiguration.

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

States that no man has seen God at any time, which contrasts the disciples’ experience of witnessing the divine glory in Luke 9:33.

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

Declares that God dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, opposing the visible divine presence on the mountain.

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.
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