Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, God told the people of Israel to hide and then surprise their enemies to win the city. God promised that He would help them succeed in their plan.

Joshua 8:7: Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse speaks of the Lord fighting for you, whereas Joshua 8:7 involves the Israelites taking offensive action themselves.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, in contrast to the ambush and destruction commanded in Joshua 8:7.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises believers not to seek vengeance, while Joshua 8:7 involves a battle strategy against enemies.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, whereas Joshua 8:7 involves human strategy and action.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse looks forward to a time when nations shall not learn war anymore, contrasting with the warfare in Joshua 8:7.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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