Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is about describing the borders of land given to one of the tribes of Israel. It talks about the land changing direction and the places it passes by.

Joshua 19:12: And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of Chislothtabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:17

Promises hope for the future, while Joshua 19:12 describes a boundary, a more fixed aspect.

Jeremiah 31:17: And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Encourages seeking and asking, suggestive of movement, in contrast to a set boundary.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Discusses the heart's planning versus the Lord directing steps, conflicting with predetermined boundaries.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:2

Talks about enlarging territories, contrasting fixed boundaries described in Joshua 19:12.

Isaiah 54:2: Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;

Contradiction with Psalm 16:6

Describes pleasant boundary lines as a blessing, postulating a perspective on boundaries that contradicts fixedness.

Psalm 16:6: The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant [places]; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
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