Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the men were telling her that they would not be at fault if they kept their promise. They meant that they promised, but it was her job to follow the agreement too.

Joshua 2:17: And the men said unto her, We [will be] blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Encourages clear honesty without oaths or conditions, contrasting with the conditional oath given by the spies in Joshua 2:17.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises against swearing oaths, contradicting the spies swearing an oath in Joshua 2:17.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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