Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse states that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us, contradicting the notion in Joshua 24:19 that implies God will not forgive transgressions.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:12
This verse indicates that God removes our transgressions as far as the east is from the west, contradicting Joshua 24:19's implication of unforgiving nature.
Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
This verse suggests that though sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow, contradicting Joshua 24:19's statement on God's unwillingness to forgive.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
This verse states that God pardons iniquity and delights in mercy, which contradicts the message in Joshua 24:19 that God will not forgive our transgressions.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12
This verse assures that God will be merciful to unrighteousness and will remember sins no more, contradicting Joshua 24:19's implication of His unforgiving nature.
Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15
These verses say that if you forgive others, God will also forgive you, which seems contradictory to Joshua 24:19's suggestion that God will not forgive.
Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Paradox #1
Joshua 24:19 might seem to suggest that God is unforgiving or harsh, which could be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's mercy, forgiveness, and love. This apparent contradiction can be challenging for some to reconcile with the overall understanding of God's character in the scriptures.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Joshua 24:19 can be the idea that on one hand, people are encouraged to serve God, but on the other hand, the verse implies that God may not always forgive their wrongdoings. This can seem inconsistent with the notion of a kind and forgiving deity that is emphasized in many other parts of the Bible.