Contradiction with Exodus 23:28
This verse mentions that God will send hornets to drive out the inhabitants before Israel, whereas Acts 7:45 speaks about the ancestors driving out the nations.
Exodus 23:28: And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:12
Here, it states that God sent hornets before them to drive out the two kings of the Amorites, not with their own sword or bow, while Acts 7:45 attributes the conquering to Joshua and the fathers.
Joshua 24:12: And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, [even] the two kings of the Amorites; [but] not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse lies in the mention of Joshua bringing the Israelites into the Promised Land, which is described differently in the Old Testament. In some accounts, the figures and events might appear to be mixed or inconsistent with other biblical narratives, leading to different interpretations of who was responsible for certain actions.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Acts 7:45 relates to the names mentioned in different translations or contexts of biblical texts. The verse mentions the movement of the Israelites into the promised land, led by Joshua, but the name "Jesus" might appear due to translation variations between Greek texts where "Jesus" is the Greek form of "Joshua." This can confuse readers about the characters involved, as "Jesus" and "Joshua" are distinct figures.