Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse condemns lying, stating "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD," while in Joshua 9:6, the Gibeonites deceive Joshua and the Israelites.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Romans 3:7-8
These verses question if it is acceptable to do evil for a good outcome, suggesting deception is wrong regardless of the intent, contradicting the deceptive approach in Joshua 9:6.
Romans 3:7-8: For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
This verse emphasizes speaking truth, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour," in contrast to the deceit practiced by the Gibeonites in Joshua 9:6.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
The commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," contradicts the Gibeonites' lie to Joshua in Joshua 9:6.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
Advises, "Lie not one to another," which directly contradicts the deceitful actions described in Joshua 9:6.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Joshua 9:6 could be the issue of deceit. The verse is part of a story where the Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into making a peace treaty by pretending to be from a distant land. This raises questions about the morality of using deception to achieve a peaceful outcome. While the treaty brings peace and saves lives, it is based on a lie, leading to a conflict between honesty and the desire for peace.