Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus became very bright and his clothes turned white, like the sun and light, to show his friends how special he is. This was a special moment to help them understand that Jesus is not just a normal person but someone very important from God.

Matthew 17:2: And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Contradiction with John 1:18

No man has seen God, yet Matthew 17:2 describes Jesus' divine transformation, implying His divine nature was seen.

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

States that God dwells in unapproachable light whom no one has seen, contradicting the visibility of divine glory in Matthew 17:2.

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 Exodus 33:20

Declares that no one can see God's face and live, contrasting with the disciples witnessing Jesus’ divine form in Matthew 17:2.

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

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