Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to a Christian understanding, Joshua told the people to be very quiet and not make any noise until he said so, then they could shout loudly. This was part of God's plan to help them win the battle.

Joshua 6:10: And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall [any] word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. [any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:23

This verse emphasizes keeping the mouth and tongue to avoid troubles, which aligns with silence but contrasts with the eventual shout in Joshua 6:10.

Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse acknowledges a time to keep silence and a time to speak, somewhat contradicting the strict silence until the shout in Joshua 6:10.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse encourages being a light to the world, which can be seen as contradicting the hidden, silent approach in Joshua 6:10.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Acts 4:20

This verse conveys the necessity to speak about what one has seen and heard, contradicting the instruction of silence in Joshua 6:10.

Acts 4:20: For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
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