Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows Caleb reminding Joshua about a special promise God made to them a long time ago. He is confident and trusts that God will keep His promise, just like He said.

Joshua 14:6: Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.

Contradiction with Genesis 19:30-36

These verses recount Lot's daughters committing incest, which contradicts the ideal of faithful obedience exemplified by Caleb in Joshua 14:6.

Genesis 19:30-36: And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:1-6

The Israelites worship the golden calf, showing a lack of faith and obedience, unlike Caleb’s steadfastness in Joshua 14:6.

Exodus 32:1-6: And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for [as for] this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

Contradiction with Numbers 13:31-33

The spies betray a lack of faith in God's promise, in contrast to Caleb's faithfulness mentioned in Joshua 14:6.

Numbers 13:31-33: But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they [are] stronger than we.

Contradiction with Judges 2:11-13

The Israelites fall into idolatry, contradicting Caleb's unwavering obedience and loyalty to God.

Judges 2:11-13: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4-8

Solomon turns to idol worship, which contradicts Caleb’s wholehearted following of God.

1 Kings 11:4-8: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:43-45

This parable suggests rejection due to unfaithfulness, contrasting with Caleb's faithful adherence in Joshua 14:6.

Matthew 21:43-45: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Contradiction with John 6:66

Some disciples abandon Jesus, showing a lack of enduring commitment unlike Caleb's in Joshua 14:6.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
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