Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 17:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 17:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 17:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God is telling the people that even though there are strong people living in the land and they have powerful iron chariots, they will be able to take the land and make it theirs. It’s like when you have a big challenge, but you know you can be brave and win with God's help.

Joshua 17:18: But the mountain shall be thine; for it [is] a wood, and thou shalt cut it down: and the outgoings of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, [and] though they [be] strong.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

Explains that with God, all things are possible, while Joshua 17:18 suggests limitations and challenges for the people.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

States that an individual can do all things through Christ who strengthens them, which contrasts with the challenges and conditions imposed in Joshua 17:18.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Numbers 13:31

The spies express doubt about their ability due to the strength of the inhabitants, contradicting the confidence given in Joshua 17:18.

Numbers 13:31: 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 Deuteronomy 1:28

Describes fear due to fortified cities, which is the opposite of the empowerment mentioned in Joshua 17:18.

Deuteronomy 1:28: Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. [discouraged: Heb. melted]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Joshua 17:18 could be seen in the promotion of violence or taking land by force, which conflicts with ideals of peace and coexistence.

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