Contradiction with John 13:35
This verse emphasizes recognition by love among disciples, whereas Joshua 22:34 focuses on an altar as a witness.
John 13:35: By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse blesses peacemakers, while Joshua 22:34 discusses a physical structure as testimony.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:14
Highlights the spiritual cleansing by Christ's blood, in contrast to a physical altar as a witness.
Hebrews 9:14: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? [spot: or, fault]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:16
Speaks of believers as God's temple, contradicting the focus on a physical altar for witness.
1 Corinthians 3:16: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, unlike the altar's significance in Joshua 22:34.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:6
Faith working through love is prioritized over outward symbols like an altar.
Galatians 5:6: For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Contradiction with John 4:24
Worship in spirit and truth is highlighted, as opposed to a physical altar for testimony.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:17
Refers to religious practices as a shadow of things to come, unlike the concrete altar in Joshua 22:34.
Colossians 2:17: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:20
Acknowledges recognition by fruits, differing from the altar's role as witness.
Matthew 7:20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Calls for justice, mercy, and humility over physical altars or sacrifices.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]