Contradiction with Proverbs 19:15
This verse emphasizes the outcomes of slothfulness, suggesting that laziness results in idleness and hunger, while Joshua 18:3 critiques the delay in taking possession of the land due to a lack of initiative, not because of laziness per se.
Proverbs 19:15: Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
This verse declares that everything has its season and time, implying a natural order to events, whereas Joshua 18:3 urges immediate action without waiting for a designated time.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with James 2:17
This verse states that faith without works is dead, placing the emphasis on the necessity of action accompanying faith, contrary to Joshua 18:3 which rebukes the Israelites for their inaction despite having faith.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
This verse assures that the Lord will fight for you if you remain still, suggesting a faith in divine intervention without action, contrary to the call to action in Joshua 18:3.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.