Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 23:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 23:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 23:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, God told his people not to be friends with other groups nearby and not to talk about or worship their gods. He wanted them to remember and stay loyal to Him only.

Joshua 23:7: That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear [by them], neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

While Joshua 23:7 advises Israelites not to mention names of other gods or swear by them, Exodus 34:14 promotes worship and loyalty strictly to God, ensuring no worship of other gods, aligning but also extending the approach beyond mention to worship.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:35

This verse also instructs not to fear other gods, paralleling Joshua 23:7, but further emphasizes not serving them, highlighting a broader prohibitive context.

2 Kings 17:35: With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

Suggests not following other gods, complementing the restriction in Joshua 23:7 against associating with other gods' customs, yet expanding it to physical following.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

Advises not to go after other gods or provoke God, reinforcing Joshua 23:7's theme but expanding with an emotional and action-oriented dimension against idolatry.

Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commands the Israelites to have no other gods before Him, parallel to the avoidance in Joshua 23:7 but broader, emphasizing exclusive devotion.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Psalm 81:9

Clearly states there should be no foreign god among the Israelites, matching the prohibitive spirit of Joshua 23:7 while expressly prohibiting any foreign deity's presence.

Psalm 81:9: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
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