Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 7:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 7:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 7:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, the people sent about three thousand men to fight, but they had to run away from the men of Ai because they were in trouble. This shows that sometimes, even if we think we are strong, we need to listen to God and follow His guidance.

Joshua 7:4: So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.

Contradiction with Luke 21:19

Joshua 7:4 describes defeat and fear in battle, whereas Luke 21:19 emphasizes strength and endurance through patience.

Luke 21:19: In your patience possess ye your souls.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Joshua 7:4 shows defeat due to lack of God's support, contrasting with Philippians 4:13, which speaks of strength through Christ.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, contradicting the defeat experienced in Joshua 7:4.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Joshua 7:4 describes failure and retreat, whereas Romans 8:37 proclaims believers are more than conquerors through Christ.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:7

Joshua 7:4 describes the Israelites fleeing from their enemies, contrasting with Deuteronomy 28:7, which promises enemies will be defeated and flee.

Deuteronomy 28:7: The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
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