Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, the people realized how powerful God is and became very scared. They understood that God rules everything in the sky and on the earth.

Joshua 2:11: And as soon as we had heard [these things], our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he [is] God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. [did there...: Heb. rose up]

Contradiction with Psalm 135:15-18

These verses depict false gods as powerless and lifeless, contradicting the notion in Joshua 2:11 where Rahab acknowledges the LORD as the God in heaven above and earth below, suggesting He is the true and powerful God.

Psalm 135:15-18: The idols of the heathen [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:5

This verse describes false gods as being unable to harm or do good, which contrasts with Joshua 2:11 where God's power and deeds have invoked fear and recognition among the people.

Jeremiah 10:5: They [are] upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also [is it] in them to do good.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9-10

These verses criticize the making and worship of idols, implying their worthlessness which contradicts Joshua 2:11's acknowledgment of God’s supremacy over all.

Isaiah 44:9-10: 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 1 Kings 18:27

This verse is Elijah mocking Baal's inability to respond, which contrasts with the evidence of God's might and activity as recognized in Joshua 2:11.

1 Kings 18:27: And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he [is] a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, [or] peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. [aloud: Heb. with a great voice] [he is talking: or, he meditateth] [is pursuing: Heb. hath a pursuit]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:18-19

These verses speak against the futility of idolatry, contradicting the fear and reverence for God expressed in Joshua 2:11.

Habakkuk 2:18-19: What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? [maker of...: Heb. fashioner of his fashion]
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