Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, God is telling Joshua to be brave and strong so he can follow all the rules that Moses gave him. If he listens to these rules and doesn't stray from them, he will be successful wherever he goes.

Joshua 1:7: Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it [to] the right hand or [to] the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. [prosper: or, do wisely]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Contradicts by encouraging the turning of the other cheek, while Joshua 1:7 emphasizes strength and courage in leadership and adherence to law.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking revenge and contrasts with the boldness and assertiveness encouraged in Joshua 1:7.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Suggests trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding, which may conflict with the self-reliance and adherence to law emphasized in Joshua 1:7.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

States that God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the mighty, contrasting with the call to strength in Joshua 1:7.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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