Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's love and promise of eternal life, contrasting with the destruction and punishment in Joshua 7:12.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
This verse states there’s no condemnation for those in Christ, contradicting the idea of being accursed as in Joshua 7:12.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Here, God promises to uphold and not forsake, whereas Joshua 7:12 speaks of God not being with the Israelites.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse talks about forgiveness upon confession, conflicting with the severe consequences in Joshua 7:12.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
David expresses that God is with him even in darkness, whereas Joshua 7:12 describes God's absence.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Joshua 7:12 could be seen in how God's support or presence is said to be withdrawn due to the sin of one person affecting the entire community. This might conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize individual responsibility for sin rather than communal punishment.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in that verse could be seen in how collective punishment is applied. The entire community suffers consequences for the actions of one person. This can conflict with modern ideas of individual responsibility and justice, where people believe that only those who do wrong should face punishment.