Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the people wanted to build an altar not for offering animals to God, but as a special place to remind everyone that they belong to God. They wanted everyone to remember that they are all friends and part of God's family, even if they live far away from each other.

Joshua 22:26: Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5-6

This verse emphasizes centralized worship, potentially contrasting with creating an altar elsewhere.

Deuteronomy 12:5-6: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24

Discusses making altars in the specific places God chooses, which could contrast with the idea of setting up an altar without direct divine instruction.

Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:3

God sanctifies a specific place, suggesting exclusivity in worship location, in contrast to establishing another altar.

1 Kings 9:3: And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:6

References Jerusalem as chosen by God for worship, which could oppose any altars built outside this designated area.

2 Chronicles 6:6: But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

Contradiction with John 4:23-24

Suggests worship is not tied to specific locations, potentially conflicting with the establishment of a new physical altar as mentioned in Joshua 22:26.

John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
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