Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God wanted the people to follow the special box called the Ark, but not get too close, so they could see the path they should take. This was because they were going somewhere new and needed help to find the way.

Joshua 3:4: Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed [this] way heretofore. [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, and the third day]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

Contradicts reliance on God's guidance in all ways, whereas Joshua 3:4 highlights following the ark for a new path.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Emphasizes walking by faith, contradicting Joshua 3:4’s focus on physically following the Ark.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Romans 8:14

Indicates being led by the Spirit rather than following a physical object as in Joshua 3:4.

Romans 8:14: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Promises constant divine presence, seeming to contradict the need for distance in Joshua 3:4.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

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