Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 4:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 4:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 4:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God told Joshua to tell the priests to come out of the river after they helped the people cross safely. It was important because it showed that God was with them and keeping His promise.

Joshua 4:17: Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse states, "There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD," which seems to contradict the notion of Joshua exercising his own command independently, as described in Joshua 4:17.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse suggests that all authority comes from God, which may appear contradictory to Joshua 4:17 where Joshua gives his own command to the priests.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
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