Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, God made Joshua very important and respected, just like Moses, so that all the people of Israel would listen to him and follow him. The people looked up to Joshua for his whole life because they saw that God was with him.

Joshua 4:14: On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.

Contradiction with John 3:30

The verse speaks of decreasing oneself to exalt another, contrary to Joshua 4:14 where Joshua is exalted in the sight of Israel.

John 3:30: He must increase, but I [must] decrease.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Promotes humility and being exalted by God, differing from the immediate exaltation of Joshua by the people.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Says those who exalt themselves will be humbled, conflicting with Joshua's exaltation in the eyes of Israel.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Stresses that God looks at the heart, whereas in Joshua 4:14, Joshua is exalted based on external actions.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

Suggests that God humbles the exalted, unlike Joshua's direct exaltation before Israel.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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