Contradiction with Exodus 14:13
While Joshua 3:3 instructs movement and following the ark, Exodus 14:13 emphasizes standing still to see the Lord’s salvation, reflecting trust in divine intervention without advancing.
Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:21
Joshua 3:3 focuses on physically following the ark, while Isaiah 30:21 speaks of listening to a voice behind you for spiritual guidance, highlighting different forms of divine direction.
Isaiah 30:21: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Contradiction with Psalms 46:10
Joshua 3:3 involves an action of following the ark, whereas Psalm 46:10 instructs to "be still," encouraging a posture of stillness and contemplation rather than action and progress.
Psalms 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:23
Joshua 3:3 is about following a physical symbol of God's presence, whereas Hebrews 10:23 emphasizes holding fast to faith and a profession of hope without necessarily following a literal object.
Hebrews 10:23: Let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised;)
Contradiction with Matthew 26:41
Emphasizes watching and praying to avoid temptation, in contrast to the physical directive to move and follow given in Joshua 3:3, reflecting a spiritual vigilance as opposed to a physical following.
Matthew 26:41: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.