Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:68
This verse suggests that the reproach of Egypt could return as a curse, stating that the Israelites would be sent back to Egypt in ships as a punishment, contradicting the notion that the reproach was permanently removed in Joshua 5:9.
Deuteronomy 28:68: And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy [you].
Contradiction with Psalm 78:41
This verse speaks about Israel limiting the Holy One of Israel through unbelief and rebellion, showing that the reproach or consequences could still affect them despite their past deliverance.
Psalm 78:41: Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23
Jeremiah speaks about the failure of Israel to obey God, suggesting continuous disobedience that would bring reproach, contrary to their freedom from the reproach of Egypt as stated in Joshua 5:9.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:8
This verse highlights Israel's rebellion against God in Egypt and continued idolatry, implying an ongoing reproach rather than its removal as mentioned in Joshua 5:9.
Ezekiel 20:8: But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:1-5
Paul reminds that despite the deliverance from Egypt and God's guidance, many Israelites displeased God and faced consequences, thus maintaining a form of reproach which contradicts Joshua 5:9.
1 Corinthians 10:1-5: Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:16-19
This passage explains that many Israelites who escaped Egypt did not enter the promised land because of unbelief, suggesting that the reproach of faithlessness persisted beyond Egypt.
Hebrews 3:16-19: For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3
The Israelites complain, wishing to return to Egypt, which contradicts the idea that the reproach of Egypt had been fully removed from them.
Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2
These verses condemn alliances with Egypt, indicating an ongoing reproach or consequence of associating with Egypt, contrary to the supposed removal of reproach stated in Joshua 5:9.
Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with Acts 7:39
Stephen speaks of the Israelites' hearts turning back to Egypt, which contradicts the claim in Joshua 5:9 that the reproach of Egypt had been fully rolled away.
Acts 7:39: To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust [him] from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,