Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, if someone tells a secret they promised to keep, then the promise they made won't count anymore. This means they lose the special agreement or help they would get.

Joshua 2:20: And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in the context of Joshua 2:20 could arise from the idea of deception being used for a perceived good purpose. The broader story involves the use of misleading actions to achieve a strategic advantage, which raises questions about whether ends justify means. Some might see this as conflicting with the value of honesty.

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