Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, God is telling the people to get ready because in three days they will cross a river to reach a new land that He is giving them. It's like getting ready for a big trip that God has planned just for them.

Joshua 1:11: Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peace-making, whereas Joshua 1:11 prepares people for war by instructing them to get ready to possess the land.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts with the preparation for battle implied in Joshua 1:11.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a time of peace with no war, contrasting the war preparation in Joshua 1:11.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Jesus instructs to love enemies and do good to those who hate, which is in contrast to preparing for conquest as in Joshua 1:11.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with all men, differing from the idea of preparing for conflict in Joshua 1:11.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Emphasizes trust in God rather than preparation for a military campaign, as seen in Joshua 1:11.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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