Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5
While Joshua 15:51 provides specific details about cities in Judea, Proverbs 30:5 suggests that every word of God is pure and unchangeable, leaving no room for apparent contradictions or changes in listings.
Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
Joshua 15:51 lists specific allocations of land, which might seem finite and amendable by human actions, whereas Numbers 23:19 emphasizes God’s nature of being unchanging and true, suggesting divine decree is final.
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
Joshua 15:51 describes human-understood geographical allocations, while Isaiah 55:8-9 suggests God’s thoughts and ways are beyond human comprehension, which might contrast the specificity understood by humans.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
Joshua 15:51 offers clear delineation of land, but 1 Corinthians 14:33 emphasizes God is not the author of confusion, focusing on clarity and order which some might argue the long listings could cause confusion in interpretation without context.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8
The definitive naming and description of geographical locations in Joshua 15:51 contrasts with Hebrews 13:8, which emphasizes the constancy of Christ, drawing attention to the difference between temporal and eternal elements.
Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.