Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:22

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

According to Joshua, this verse reminds people that God knows everything, and He will know if the people have done something wrong against Him. It’s like saying, "Even if others don't see when we make mistakes, God does, and He will let everyone know."

Joshua 22:22: The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if [it be] in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse suggests that a person is justified by works, contradicting Joshua 22:22's emphasis on the Lord knowing heart intentions, implying faith is key.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Jesus states that not everyone who acknowledges Him will enter the kingdom, which contrasts with the notion in Joshua 22:22 that a mere declaration or acknowledgment of God's presence suffices.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse states that the Lord looks on the heart, aligning with Joshua 22:22 in intent but emphasizing that human judgment based on actions can be flawed.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Romans 2:13

It states that the doers of the law will be justified, contrasting with Joshua 22:22's emphasis on God knowing intentions rather than just actions.

Romans 2:13: (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:2

This verse mentions that all a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord, contradicting the idea that asserting innocence is enough, as in Joshua 22:22.

Proverbs 16:2: All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
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