Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse shows that Joshua and the people listened to God's plan. The priests blew their trumpets and carried the special box to show they trusted God to help them.

Joshua 6:8: And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joshua 6:8 describes a military procession and actions leading to a conquest, while Matthew 5:44 teaches love for enemies and blessing those who curse you.

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 Exodus 20:13

Joshua 6:8 is part of a narrative leading to warfare, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Joshua 6:8 involves instructions for an attack, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance, advocating for peace.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Joshua 6:8 is centered on warfare, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future without war, where nations beat swords into plowshares.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:17

Joshua 6:8 involves tactical obedience for warfare, whereas James 3:17 emphasizes wisdom from above, which is "peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated."

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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