Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, many people had heard about the amazing things God did, like parting a big sea so the Israelites could walk on dry land and helping them win battles against two strong kings. This made others realize how powerful God is and that He was helping the Israelites.

Joshua 2:10: For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that [were] on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5

This verse states that every word of God is pure, which may seem at odds with the narrative in Joshua 2:10 that involves deception as part of God's plan.

Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, which appears to contradict Rahab's lie to protect the spies in Joshua 2:10.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse advises to speak truth to one's neighbor, contrasting with the deception noted in Joshua 2:10.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Instructing not to lie to each other, this verse appears in conflict with the actions involving deceit in the Joshua narrative.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Titus 1:2

This verse highlights God, who cannot lie, potentially contradicting the use of deceit in fulfilling divine plans as in Joshua 2:10.

Titus 1:2: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; [In: or, For]
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