Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses warn against making and venerating images, whereas Joshua 24:27 involves using a stone as a witness, which can be seen as assigning it significance.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:28
This verse refers to objects made by people not having the ability to hear, eat, or smell, contrasting with Joshua 24:27 where a stone is spoken of as if it can "hear."
Deuteronomy 4:28: And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9
Critiques the creation of idols as futile, contradicting the idea in Joshua 24:27 of using an inanimate stone as a witness.
Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:19
Warns against speaking to an inanimate stone expecting it to provide guidance, while Joshua 24:27 assigns the stone a witnessing role.
Habakkuk 2:19: Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it [is] laid over with gold and silver, and [there is] no breath at all in the midst of it.
Contradiction with Psalms 115:5-7
These verses describe the futility of idols that cannot see, hear, speak, or feel, contrasting with the symbolic witnessing role given to the stone in Joshua 24:27.
Psalms 115:5-7: They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: