Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:27
This verse emphasizes God's omnipotence, whereas Joshua 10:14 notes an exceptional event where the Lord hearkened uniquely to a man's request in an unprecedented way.
Jeremiah 32:27: Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God is not a man to lie or change His mind, contrasting with the idea of divine intervention responding directly to human command as in Joshua 10:14.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses speak of God's ways and thoughts being higher than human ways, suggesting a contrast with the event in Joshua 10:14 where God's action was directly in response to a human request.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
Joshua 10:14 might be seen as a contradiction when compared to later biblical texts, like those in the New Testament, which emphasize a more "spiritual" and less "literal" approach to prayer and divine intervention. In Joshua, there's an implication of a direct and observable miraculous intervention by God, which can seem inconsistent with the broader biblical theme that God's actions are often beyond human understanding or explanation. This can lead to debates on how often and in what manner God interacts with the world.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction or inconsistency with the verse involves the claim of a miraculous event where the sun stood still. Skeptics argue that there is no scientific evidence or historical record outside the Bible to support such a cosmic event, which would have had worldwide implications if it happened as described.
Paradox #3
The contradiction related to Joshua 10:14 arises from the account of the sun standing still. Modern astronomy tells us that the Earth revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis, causing day and night. For the sun to "stand still" as described, it would imply a halt in the Earth's rotation, which would have catastrophic consequences due to the laws of physics, such as gravity and inertia. This event contradicts our scientific understanding of how celestial bodies operate.
Paradox #4
There might be a moral conflict in the idea that God directly intervenes in a battle to favor one side, which raises questions about divine fairness and the suffering of those on the other side. This could contradict ideas of God being universally just and loving towards all people.