Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Mark, God spoke from a cloud and told everyone that Jesus is His special and loved Son. He said that people should listen to what Jesus says.

Mark 9:7: And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Contradiction with John 1:18

John 1:18 states that no one has seen God at any time, whereas Mark 9:7 depicts God's voice being heard during the transfiguration.

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 Exodus 33:20

Exodus 33:20 claims that no one can see God and live, which contrasts with the disciples seeing the cloud and hearing God's voice in Mark 9:7.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

1 Timothy 6:16 describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, contradicting the divine encounter in Mark 9:7.

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 1 Kings 19:11-12

Elijah's encounter in 1 Kings emphasizes God's presence not being in loud and dramatic events, contrasting with the dramatic event in Mark 9:7.

1 Kings 19:11-12: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:12

Deuteronomy 4:12 states that God spoke to the Israelites from the midst of fire but they heard only a voice, emphasizing that they saw no form, potentially differing with the transfiguration event in Mark 9:7 where God's presence is more direct.

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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