Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 17:14

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According to the book of Joshua, the people from Joseph's family were asking Joshua why they only got one small piece of land when they were such a big group and had been blessed by God. They thought they deserved more land because God had been good to them.

Joshua 17:14: And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me [but] one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I [am] a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

This verse implies that faith along with asking through prayer will achieve outcomes, which contradicts Joshua 17:14 where the children of Joseph express dissatisfaction despite their numbers.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse advises against covetousness, yet Joshua 17:14 shows dissatisfaction and desire for more land.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14

This verse encourages doing everything without complaining, while Joshua 17:14 shows the children of Joseph complaining about their inheritance.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:6

This suggests that godliness with contentment is great gain, contrary to the discontent expressed in Joshua 17:14.

1 Timothy 6:6: But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This advises being content with what you have, while Joshua 17:14 shows discontent with the land allocation.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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