Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse shows that Joshua and the Israelites trusted God and worked together to face their challenges. They moved from one city to another to fight and make sure everyone had a safe place to live.

Joshua 10:29: Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" could be seen as a contradiction against the acts of war described in Joshua 10:29.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus' teaching to "love your enemies" contrasts with the warfare and conquest described in Joshua 10:29.

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 Romans 12:19

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," suggests leaving retribution to God, contrasting Joshua's active role in battles.

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 Isaiah 2:4

The vision of beating swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore stands in contrast to continued warfare in Joshua 10:29.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17

These verses command the complete destruction of certain groups, which is a significant aspect of Joshua's campaign; interpretatively, this can be seen as contradictory to the broader Biblical theme of mercy.

Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

Suggesting the source of wars is human lusts can be seen as contradicting the idea of divinely sanctioned battles as seen in Joshua 10:29.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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