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37.

Has God ever shown Himself visibly to people on earth? (Theophany or Ru’yetullah)

Bible: Yes       Qur'an: No

Exodus 33:11 & 18-23 – 11. the LORD spoke unto Moses face to face... 18. I beseech thee, show me thy glory... 23. thou shalt see my back; but my face shall not be seen.

Numbers 12:7-8 – 7. My servant Moses... 8. with him will I speak mouth to mouth... and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold.


Al-An'am 6:103 – Vision comprehends him not...

Al-Al-A'raf 7:143 – Moses... Show me (yourself) that I may gaze upon you… He said: You will not see Me…

Al-Haj 22:63 – Surely Allah is Subtle (Latif), All-Aware.

Luqman 31:16 – Truly, Allah is Subtle (Latif), Aware.

Note: Other Theophanies in the Bible: Genesis 12:7-9; Genesis 18:1-33; Genesis 32:22-30; Exodus 3:2-4:17; Exodus 24:9-11; Deuteronomy 31:14-15; Job 38-42.

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