Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the people from the tribes of Reuben and Gad built a special place called an altar to remind everyone that the Lord is their God. They named it "Ed" to show it is a sign that God is with them.

Joshua 22:34: And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar [Ed]: for it [shall be] a witness between us that the LORD [is] God. [Ed: that is, A witness]

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]
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