Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, God made sure that the family of Manasseh got their special land to live on. Moses gave land to one group, and Joshua gave land to another group, and Joshua sent them home with a blessing.

Joshua 22:7: Now to the [one] half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given [possession] in Bashan: but unto the [other] half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also unto their tents, then he blessed them,

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

This verse speaks of scattering and yet increasing, whereas Joshua 22:7 involves division for reward, suggesting a contradiction in the principle of generosity versus possession.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

While Joshua 22:7 discusses division of wealth, this verse focuses on giving as a way to receive, presenting a different perspective on distribution and blessing.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:20

Instead of earthly division as in Joshua 22:7, this verse emphasizes storing treasures in heaven, contradicting the emphasis on material inheritance.

Matthew 6:20: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Joshua 22:7 is about division of land, while this verse emphasizes peacemakers, offering a contrast between dividing physical territory and promoting unity.

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

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

These verses highlight conflicts arising from desires, contrasting with the orderly allocation of land in Joshua 22:7.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Talks about the love of money as the root of evil, implying a contradiction with the reward for returning in Joshua 22:7 being material wealth.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
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