Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, God guided His people during the day with a big cloud and at night with a bright fire so they would know the way to go. This shows how God took care of them and made sure they didn't get lost.

Nehemiah 9:12: Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no one can see God's face and live, contradicting Nehemiah 9:12 which describes God's direct guidance with the pillars of cloud and fire, implying His presence.

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 mentions that no one has seen God at any time, contradicting Nehemiah 9:12's implication of God's visible presence through the pillars.

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

It claims that God dwells in unapproachable light, which no man has seen or can see, contradicting the idea of God visibly guiding the Israelites in Nehemiah 9:12.

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 8:12

States that the Lord said He would dwell in thick darkness, which contradicts the notion of God providing light to the Israelites as per Nehemiah 9:12.

1 Kings 8:12: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:21

This describes the people standing afar off while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was, which contradicts the direct, guiding presence described in Nehemiah 9:12.

Exodus 20:21: And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God [was].
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