Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Joshua, a woman named Rahab went up to the roof to talk to some men who were hiding. This shows how she was brave and wanted to help the men who needed to stay safe.

Joshua 2:8: And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting Rahab's deception in Joshua 2:8.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Commandment not to bear false witness, opposing Rahab's actions in Joshua 2:8.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Instructs not to lie, conflicting with Rahab's story in Joshua 2:8.

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