Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
This verse emphasizes that God chooses the foolish and weak things of the world to confound the wise and mighty, which may seem to contradict the memorial purpose and specific selection of stones in Joshua 4:6 as a strong symbol.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
This verse discusses the obsolescence of the old covenant, potentially questioning the necessity of physical memorials like the stones in Joshua 4:6 based on old covenants.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:7
This verse suggests that God desires mercy over sacrifice, potentially contradicting the significance of ritual and memorials in Joshua 4:6 as expressions of faith.
Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in the context of Joshua 4:6 could relate to the broader idea of divine intervention and favoritism. In the Bible, God often intervenes on behalf of the Israelites, which might seem unfair or contradictory to the idea of a just and impartial deity, as it raises questions about why similar divine assistance is not extended to all peoples equally.