Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 7:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 7:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 7:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God told Joshua to stop lying on the ground and pay attention. He wanted Joshua to get up because there was something important that needed to be done.

Joshua 7:10: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? [liest: Heb. fallest]

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

While Joshua 7:10 shows God telling Joshua to rise and act, Joshua 1:9 emphasizes God's encouragement and reassurance of His presence rather than rebuke.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse highlights that the Lord will fight for the Israelites, whereas in Joshua 7:10, God tells Joshua to take action himself.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God" suggests trusting in God's sovereignty without action, contrasting with God's directive to Joshua to get up and address the issue actively.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Emphasizes salvation through quietness and trust rather than the active response commanded in Joshua 7:10.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises trusting in the Lord and leaning not on one's own understanding, which contrasts with the instruction in Joshua 7:10 for Joshua to get up and take immediate action.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Invites the weary to come to Jesus for rest, in contrast to Joshua 7:10 where Joshua is instructed to get up and confront a problem.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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