Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Joshua, God told the people to give the Levites, who were special helpers in God's house, some towns where people could be safe if they made a big mistake like hurting someone. These towns were special places where God’s rules helped keep everyone safe.

Joshua 21:27: And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the [other] half tribe of Manasseh [they gave] Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, [to be] a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Joshua 21:27 discusses the allocation of cities to the Levites, while James 2:24 emphasizes justification by works, highlighting a different focus and possibly contrasting views on divine roles and human actions.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joshua 21:27 is about allocating cities for Kohathite Levites, whereas Matthew 5:44 calls for loving enemies, presenting a contrasting view on relationships with others.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Joshua 21:27 involves assigning cities for Levites, related to the support of warfare tribes; Exodus 20:13 prohibits killing, which can be seen as contrasting the actions of tribes engaged in conquest.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Joshua 21:27 involves allocating land, potentially for tribal stability, while Leviticus 19:18 commands love for neighbors, possibly conflicting with territorial separations.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
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