Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God has given the people a peaceful rest as He promised, so now they can go back to their homes and land that Moses gave them across the river. It's like when you finish a big project and can finally go home and relax, just like God said you would.

Joshua 22:4: And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto your tents, [and] unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.

Contradiction with Joshua 22:5

Joshua 22:4 speaks of peace and rest, while 22:5 urges diligence and observance, highlighting a tension between rest and duty.

Joshua 22:5: But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:1

Contrasts the notion of rest and peace in Joshua 22:4 by instructing the Israelites on how to prepare for war when coming upon their enemies.

Deuteronomy 20:1: When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

While Joshua 22:4 discusses rest, Exodus 14:14 suggests the Lord fighting on behalf of Israel, implying action rather than rest.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Contradicts Joshua 22:4 by stating Jesus brings a sword, not peace, indicating ongoing conflict rather than rest.

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 Hebrews 4:11

Contradicts the concept of rest in Joshua 22:4 by urging believers to strive to enter rest, implying rest is not yet fully attained.

Hebrews 4:11: Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. [unbelief: or, disobedience]
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