Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
God says that no man can see His face and live, contradicting the direct communication with Moses in Numbers 12:8.
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 one has seen God at any time, which conflicts with the description of Moses speaking to God face to face in Numbers 12:8.
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 or can see, contrasting with Moses' encounter with God in Numbers 12:8.
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 Deuteronomy 34:10
States that there has never been another prophet like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, which might imply the uniqueness of such experiences, contrasting with the accessibility stated in Numbers 12:8.
Deuteronomy 34:10: And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,
Contradiction with Exodus 3:6
When God spoke to Moses from the burning bush, Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look upon God, which contrasts with the familiarity implied in Numbers 12:8.
Exodus 3:6: Moreover he said, I [am] the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
Paradox #1
Numbers 12:8 suggests that Moses had a unique, direct relationship with God, speaking to Him plainly. This could seem inconsistent with other biblical passages that indicate no one can see God directly or that God is not perceived directly by humans, suggesting a special exception was made for Moses. This might challenge the idea of God's unchanging ways or fairness with how He interacts with people.
Paradox #2
Numbers 12:8 describes God speaking to Moses directly and clearly, unlike with other prophets. A potential inconsistency is with other verses suggesting no one can see God directly, like Exodus 33:20 and John 1:18, causing confusion about whether Moses truly saw God face-to-face.
Paradox #3
Numbers 12:8 talks about God speaking to Moses in a clear and direct way. A possible contradiction is that elsewhere in the Bible, it says no one can see God or talk to Him directly. This can seem inconsistent because Moses had a special and direct communication with God, which is different from how others are described as communicating with Him.