Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God wanted the people to share the treasures and things they won after a battle with their family and friends. It's important to share and help others, especially when you have plenty.

Joshua 22:8: And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Joshua 22:8 encourages taking and sharing wealth, while Matthew 19:21 suggests giving up possessions for spiritual perfection.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Joshua 22:8 speaks of wealth distribution among brethren, while Luke 12:33 advises selling possessions and giving to the needy for heavenly treasures.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Joshua 22:8 portrays wealth as a blessing to be shared, but James 5:1-3 warns the rich of misery due to hoarded wealth.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Joshua 22:8 involves the possession and dispersion of physical riches, whereas Matthew 6:19-20 encourages laying up treasures in heaven, not on earth.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 18:22

Joshua 22:8 involves sharing material wealth, but Luke 18:22 calls to sell all and distribute to the poor for treasure in heaven.

Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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