Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, when Phinehas the priest and the other leaders heard what the people from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh said, it made them happy. They were glad because everything was okay and there was no problem.

Joshua 22:30: And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which [were] with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them. [pleased...: Heb. was good in their eyes]

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

Unlike Joshua 22:30, which describes reconciliation and understanding, Genesis 11:9 depicts confusion and division 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 Luke 12:51

Contradicting the peace in Joshua 22:30, Luke 12:51 speaks of division brought by Jesus.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

While Joshua 22:30 shows an effort to avoid conflict, Matthew 10:34 mentions Jesus bringing a sword, representing conflict.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with James 3:16

Unlike the resolution and peace in Joshua 22:30, James 3:16 speaks of confusion and evil in environments of strife.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 5:15

Contrasting with the unity in Joshua 22:30, Galatians 5:15 warns about consuming one another, implying conflict.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

While Joshua 22:30 illustrates understanding, Proverbs 6:16-19 lists things God hates, including sowing discord.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Joshua 22:30 showcases harmony, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:10 implies disunity needing an exhortation for unity.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Differing from Joshua 22:30's peaceful resolution, Matthew 5:9 calls peacemakers blessed, indicating some do not pursue peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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