Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 4:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 4:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 4:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, when the priests carrying the special box came out of the river, the water went back to where it was before and flowed all over, showing God's power and help. It reminds Christians that God can do amazing things and keeps His promises to help His people.

Joshua 4:18: And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, [and] the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as [they did] before. [lifted...: Heb. plucked up] [flowed: Heb. went]

Contradiction with Joshua 3:17

Describes the priests standing in the midst of the Jordan until the people crossed, which contrasts with them coming up from the river.

Joshua 3:17: And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

Describes the parting of the Red Sea entirely by Moses' action, differing in divine intervention approach compared to stopping the Jordan.

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 Psalm 93:4

Speaks to the Lord's majesty over mighty waters, contrasting human interaction with divine control as seen in the river rising.

Psalm 93:4: The LORD on high [is] mightier than the noise of many waters, [yea, than] the mighty waves of the sea.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

Implies assurance through waters without harm, contrary to specific miraculous events happening at a river.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:28-29

Peter walking on water shows an individual's faith leading to a miracle, compared to collective experience of the Israelites.

Matthew 14:28-29: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Contradiction with Acts 16:26

Paul and Silas' prison escape via an earthquake represents divine intervention in a man-made setting, differing from the natural setting of the Jordan.

Acts 16:26: And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.
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