Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, Joshua read everything that Moses had written to all the people of Israel, making sure that everyone, including women, children, and visitors, could hear and understand it. It shows that God's words are important for everyone, no matter who they are.

Joshua 8:35: There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were conversant among them. [were...: Heb. walked]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Joshua 8:35 states all Moses commanded was read, but Matthew 5:17 says Jesus came to fulfill the law.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Joshua 8:35 emphasizes the complete reading of the law, while Hebrews 8:13 talks about a new covenant making the old obsolete.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Joshua 8:35 refers to observing the law, but Galatians 3:10 says those relying on the law are under a curse.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

Joshua 8:35 involves adhering to the law, whereas Romans 10:4 states Christ is the end of the law for righteousness.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

Joshua 8:35 underscores the law's importance, but Colossians 2:14 mentions the law was nailed to the cross by Christ.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
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