Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 5:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 5:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 5:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, this verse shows that God's special helper, a leader from heaven, came to guide Joshua. Joshua understood that this was someone important sent by God, so he showed respect and listened carefully to what he needed to do.

Joshua 5:14: And he said, Nay; but [as] captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? [captain: or, prince]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands having no other gods beside God, which can contradict the presence of a divine being like the "captain of the host of the LORD" being worshipped or revered in Joshua 5:14.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states that God does not share His glory with another, which can contradict the reverence shown to the "captain of the host of the LORD."

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13

This verse commands to only fear the LORD and serve Him, which may contradict the act of Joshua falling on his face and worshipping in Joshua 5:14.

Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse emphasizes not worshiping any other god, which can be seen as contradictory to Joshua's act of worship toward the "captain of the host of the LORD."

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse reinforces worship and service exclusively to God, contradicting the worship directed at the "captain of the host of the LORD."

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Revelation 19:10

This verse shows John being corrected for worshipping an angel, suggesting a possible contradiction in worshipping a being other than God as Joshua did.

Revelation 19:10: And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
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