Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
This verse says, "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts the act of taking spoils and burning the city described in Joshua 6:24.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the destruction and killing of inhabitants during the conquest of Jericho.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages loving your enemies and contradicts the hostile actions taken in Joshua 6:24.
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 Matthew 19:18
Acts against the commandment "Thou shalt do no murder," conflicting with the destruction carried out in Jericho.
Matthew 19:18: He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Teaches to not seek revenge and leave judgment to God, contradicting the violent acts in Jericho.
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 Romans 13:10
States "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour," which is at odds with the violence against Jericho.
Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.
Contradiction with James 2:8
Advises love for others as fulfilling the law, contrasting the harm done in Joshua 6:24.
James 2:8: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21
Instructs to feed a hungry enemy, opposing the destruction and spoils taken from Jericho.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Paradox #1
One potential theological inconsistency with "Joshua 6:24" could be the ethical dilemma of destruction and violence versus the teachings of love and peace found elsewhere in the Bible, such as in the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. This raises questions about reconciling God's commands in the Old Testament with the overall message of compassion and forgiveness in Christianity.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the conflict between the act of destruction, including taking valuable items, and the broader moral teachings about compassion, non-violence, and respect for others' property. It might seem inconsistent with the values of kindness and mercy often emphasized in other parts of religious teachings.