Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God helped the Israelites win a big battle by making their enemies confused and scared, and the Israelites chased them and defeated them all the way to different towns. This shows that God was with the Israelites and helped them be strong and brave in the fight.

Joshua 10:10: And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which contradicts the violent defeat of enemies in Joshua 10:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Like Matthew 5:44, this verse emphasizes loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contradicting the aggressive action in Joshua 10:10.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the killing involved in the battle described in Joshua 10:10.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, which contrasts with the military victory and destruction over enemies described in Joshua 10:10.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus' teaching that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword opposes the use of force and battle in Joshua 10:10.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context could be the juxtaposition of divine support for violence, as the verse describes God aiding in a battle. This may conflict with themes of peace and love found elsewhere in the Bible, leading to questions about the morality of divinely-sanctioned warfare versus broader messages of compassion and non-violence.

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