Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the story shows how a brave woman named Rahab helped Joshua's men by letting them escape safely from her house through a window on the city wall. This teaches that by helping others, even when it's risky, we can do something very good and important.

Joshua 2:15: Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house [was] upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which contradicts Joshua 2:15 in the context of Rahab's deceptive actions being instrumental to assisting the spies.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse is one of the Ten Commandments that forbids bearing false witness, whereas Rahab’s story involves deceiving to protect the spies.

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

Contradiction with Revelation 21:8

This verse states that all liars shall have their part in the lake of fire, contradicting Rahab's deceptive actions that ultimately resulted in her blessing.

Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

This verse commands not to lie, contradicting Rahab’s actions when she deceived the king’s men to protect the spies.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse instructs believers to speak truth with their neighbor, contrasting with Rahab’s lie to protect the spies.

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

This verse admonishes believers not to lie to one another, while Rahab lied to the authorities in her city.

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

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse is that Rahab lies to protect the spies, which conflicts with the general Biblical principle against lying. This raises questions about whether it is acceptable to lie for a good cause or to protect others.

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