Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 4:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 4:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 4:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God wants parents to tell their kids how He helped the Israelites by making a dry path through the river. This story shows how important it is to remember and share God's amazing actions.

Joshua 4:22: Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:29

This verse describes the Israelites walking on dry ground in the midst of the sea, a different account than crossing a river on dry land as described in Joshua 4:22.

Exodus 14:29: But the children of Israel walked upon dry [land] in the midst of the sea; and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

Contradiction with Numbers 21:23-24

These verses describe the Israelites passing through Amorite territory by force, contradicting the peaceful crossing into the land described in Joshua 4:22.

Numbers 21:23-24: And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:26-27

These verses show the Israelites' rebellion and refusal to enter the land, contrasting the successful passage into the land in Joshua 4:22.

Deuteronomy 1:26-27: Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:

Contradiction with Judges 2:1-3

Illustrates God's anger towards Israel for not driving out inhabitants, which contrasts with Joshua 4:22 where entrance seems unimpeded.

Judges 2:1-3: And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. [angel: or, messenger]

Contradiction with Psalm 106:24-25

Highlights Israel's disbelief and disobedience which contrasts with the faithful action implied in Joshua 4:22 when crossing over.

Psalm 106:24-25: Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: [the pleasant...: Heb. a land of desire]

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:19

Describes unbelief preventing entry into rest, a contrast to the historical successful crossing in Joshua 4:22 which implies confidence and faith.

Hebrews 3:19: So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
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