Contradiction with Exodus 23:32
This verse commands the Israelites not to make covenants or be in alliance with the inhabitants of the land, contrary to the agreement made by the spies with Rahab in Joshua 2:14.
Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
This verse instructs the Israelites to utterly destroy the nations they conquer and not show them mercy, which contradicts the promise of mercy made to Rahab and her family.
Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
This verse advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contrasting with the alliance between the Israelite spies and Rahab, a non-Israelite.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with Psalm 101:7
This verse states that no deceitful person shall dwell in the house of the righteous, conflicting with the spies' promise to protect Rahab, who used deception.
Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]
Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes justification by works and not by faith only, while Joshua 2:14 shows Rahab’s agreement through faith in her protection by the spies.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this situation might arise from the idea of rewarding someone for an action that involves deception or lying. In this context, the person is being promised protection as a result of helping through dishonest means. This could be seen as conflicting with the broader moral teachings about honesty and integrity.