Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 13:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 13:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 13:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse describes a piece of land that God promised to the Israelites. It tells about the area stretching from a place called Aroer by a river, including a city in the river, and a flat land going all the way to a place named Dibon.

Joshua 13:9: From Aroer, that [is] upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that [is] in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;

Contradiction with John 1:17

This verse mentions grace and truth through Jesus Christ, which contrasts with Joshua 13:9's focus on territorial boundaries and conquest.

John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse emphasizes peacemakers as blessed, contradicting the theme of territorial division and conquest in Joshua 13:9.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance and suggests leaving it up to God, opposing the allocation and conquest of land in Joshua 13:9.

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 5:44

Encourages loving enemies and doing good to persecutors, which contradicts the military conquests implied in Joshua 13:9.

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

Calls for loving one's enemies, contrasting with the territorial acquisition described in Joshua 13:9.

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

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Suggests pursuing peace and mutual edification, not the division of land by boundaries as seen in Joshua 13:9.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Talks about peacemakers who sow in peace, which opposes the war-related division in Joshua 13:9.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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