Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting the collective responsibility suggested in Joshua 22:31.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
While Joshua 22:31 acknowledges the innocence of the tribes, this verse suggests all have sinned, complicating assurance of communal innocence.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse describes the heart as deceitful, challenging the confidence expressed in Joshua 22:31 regarding the people's intentions.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26
Encourages distrust in one's own heart, contrasting with the acceptance of the tribes' sincerity in Joshua 22:31.
Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Advises against judgment, which stands in tension with the approval of judgment passed in Joshua 22:31.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Implies only the sinless can judge, which contrasts with humans affirming righteousness in Joshua 22:31.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
Proclaims none are righteous, contradicting the affirmation of righteousness in Joshua 22:31.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes all righteous acts as filthy rags, contradicting the positive outcome of judgment in Joshua 22:31.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12
Warns that ways which seem right can lead to death, suggesting potential error in judgment affirmed in Joshua 22:31.
Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.