Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse means that the people were very good at helping their friends for a long time and did what God asked them to do. They stayed with their friends and followed God's rules.

Joshua 22:3: Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.

Contradiction with James 2:20

This verse states that faith without works is dead, implying the necessity of action, whereas Joshua 22:3 praises the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh for their obedience and rest from work.

James 2:20: But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

Contradiction with Romans 4:5

This verse supports the idea of righteousness through faith without works, which contrasts with Joshua 22:3's emphasis on diligent obedience and action.

Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This verse emphasizes faith as essential to please God, whereas Joshua 22:3 commends the tribes for their actions and obedience to commands.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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