Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, God told Joshua to tell the priests carrying the special box, called the Ark of the Covenant, to stand still in the water at the edge of the Jordan River. This was an important part of God's plan to help the Israelites cross the river.

Joshua 3:8: And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:11

This verse instructs the Israelites to prepare provisions before crossing the Jordan in three days, which contradicts the immediate crossing implied in Joshua 3:8.

Joshua 1:11: Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

This verse describes the parting of the Red Sea led by Moses, while Joshua 3:8 involves standing in the Jordan, showing different instructions and methods for crossing waters.

Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:9

Saul offers a burnt offering, showing disobedience to God's command, compared to the obedience shown in Joshua 3:8.

1 Samuel 13:9: And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering.

Contradiction with Numbers 20:12

Moses and Aaron are reprimanded for their lack of faith, contrasting with the faith and obedience of the priests in Joshua 3:8.

Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

This verse highlights a time without clear leadership, contrasting with Joshua 3:8, where clear instruction and leadership are provided.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
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