Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Joshua, the people from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh were talking to the leaders of Israel. They wanted to explain their actions and make sure everyone understood that they were still part of God's family.

Joshua 22:21: Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

Joshua 22:21 emphasizes unity among tribes, whereas Genesis 11:9 depicts division and scattering at Babel.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

Joshua 22:21 suggests a collective decision and response, while Judges 21:25 reflects individual actions and lack of common leadership.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:9

Joshua 22:21 involves honesty in declaring intent, but Jeremiah 7:9 lists deceitful actions contrary to open communication.

Jeremiah 7:9: Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Joshua 22:21 involves a detailed explanation of intentions, whereas Matthew 5:37 emphasizes simplicity in one's words.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:27

Joshua 22:21 features sincere intentions, while Matthew 23:27 criticizes hypocrisy and outward appearances contrary to true motives.

Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:15

Joshua 22:21 is about resolving misunderstandings peacefully, whereas Galatians 5:15 warns against destructive conflict.

Galatians 5:15: But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

Contradiction with James 3:16

Joshua 22:21 revolves around a peaceful resolution of a misunderstanding, while James 3:16 speaks of confusion and evil works.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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