Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse reminds us of a time when people made a big mistake by worshipping other gods, and it caused a lot of trouble. The author wants to make sure that everyone remembers how important it is to follow God's rules.

Joshua 22:17: [Is] the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD,

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

Contradicts by offering forgiveness and cleansing from sin, whereas Joshua 22:17 reflects on the enduring impact of transgression.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

Contradicts by stating that the wicked can turn away from sin and live, whereas Joshua 22:17 suggests ongoing iniquity.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Contradicts by assuring that sins can be made white as snow, compared to the implication of enduring guilt in Joshua 22:17.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17

Contradicts by declaring sins will be remembered no more, unlike Joshua 22:17, which considers the lasting remembrance of sin.

Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

Contradicts by promising that God will forgive iniquity and remember sins no more, differing from the notion of lasting guilt in Joshua 22:17.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Micah 7:19

Contradicts by emphasizing that sins will be cast into the sea, whereas Joshua 22:17 acknowledges persistent sin.

Micah 7:19: He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:12

Contradicts by proclaiming that transgressions are removed as far as the east is from the west, while Joshua 22:17 emphasizes the persistence of iniquity.

Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
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