Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9 instructs to be strong and courageous because God is with you wherever you go, while Joshua 4:15 is a directive for Joshua, showing his reliance on God's specific instructions.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Genesis 6:22
Genesis 6:22 shows Noah did everything God commanded, whereas Joshua 4:15 is God commanding Joshua, highlighting active communication rather than completion.
Genesis 6:22: Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:8
Exodus 20:8 commands to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy, which contrasts with the active task-focused command in Joshua 4:15.
Exodus 20:8: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
1 Samuel 15:22 emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, contrary to Joshua 4:15, where Joshua is performing an action following a command.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:7
Psalm 37:7 urges to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him, in contrast with the immediate, action-driven command in Joshua 4:15.
Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:31 talks about renewing strength by waiting on the Lord, differing from the immediate and specific action command in Joshua 4:15.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says there's a season for everything, which contrasts with the specific timing of an immediate command in Joshua 4:15.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Matthew 11:28 invites the weary to find rest in Jesus, while Joshua 4:15 requires action by Joshua.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with John 14:27
John 14:27 offers peace not as the world gives, compared to the directive action-oriented nature of God's command in Joshua 4:15.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.