Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse shows Joshua meeting a mysterious man with a sword outside the city. Joshua wants to know if the man is there to help him or if he is on the enemy's side.

Joshua 5:13: And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, [Art] thou for us, or for our adversaries?

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

Joshua 5:13 depicts a peaceful encounter, whereas Exodus 21:24 advocates for a principle of retaliation, "eye for eye."

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joshua 5:13 involves preparing for battle, while Matthew 5:44 promotes loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Joshua 5:13 involves a physical preparation for battle, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against vengeance, leaving it to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Joshua 5:13 depicts a militaristic scene, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a world where swords are turned into plowshares and war is no more.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with John 18:36

Joshua 5:13 involves Joshua encountering a divine messenger related to warfare, while John 18:36 records Jesus stating His kingdom is not of this world and thus does not fight.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Joshua 5:13 depicts an encounter related to battle readiness, whereas James 1:20 suggests that human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Joshua 5:13 involves a confrontation in preparation for battle, meanwhile Matthew 26:52 indicates that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword, implying a caution against violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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