Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 7:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 7:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 7:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, Joshua sent some people to check a tent, and they found something hidden there just like he was told. They found silver hidden under the items in the tent.

Joshua 7:22: So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, [it was] hid in his tent, and the silver under it.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

This verse states that no one will be able to stand against Joshua all his life, contradicting the defeat experienced in the context of Joshua 7:22.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse speaks about the success that comes from confessing sins, while Achan's hidden sin in Joshua 7:22 leads to Israel's defeat.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8

This verse assures of God's presence and not to be afraid, contradicting the fear and dread caused by the events in Joshua 7:22.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse states that if God is for us, who can be against us, yet Joshua 7:22 shows a moment where Israel is opposed because of sin.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

This scripture promises forgiveness upon confession, contrasting the undisclosed sin found in Joshua 7:22 that leads to consequences.

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.
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