Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, when the priests blew their trumpets for the seventh time, Joshua told the people to shout because God had given them the city. Christians understand this to mean that they should trust God and follow His instructions, even if they don’t always understand them.

Joshua 6:16: And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city.

Contradiction with James 1:12

Joshua 6:16 suggests shouting for victory due to God’s gift, while James 1:12 emphasizes enduring trials for a crown of life, highlighting patience over immediate victory.

James 1:12: Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

Joshua 6:16 highlights a specific act of obedience leading to victory, while Proverbs 21:3 emphasizes that doing righteousness and justice is more acceptable than sacrifice or specific acts.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Joshua 6:16 implies divine intervention leads to victory, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 suggests that outcomes depend more on time and chance than on divine intervention.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Joshua 6:16 underlines immediate action for God's will, whereas Matthew 7:21 points out that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom, suggesting deeper compliance than actions alone.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 8:25

Joshua 6:16 presents a sudden victory from shouting, whereas Romans 8:25 portrays the value of patience and hope without immediate results.

Romans 8:25: But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
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