Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Contradicts by promising God's presence and protection, encouraging to be strong and courageous as God will not fail or forsake.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:5
Contradicts by assuring no one will be able to stand against them with God's promise to not fail or forsake.
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 Exodus 23:30
Contradicts by stating that God will drive the inhabitants out of the land little by little.
Exodus 23:30: By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:22
Contradicts by explaining that God will clear away the nations little by little to avoid wild beasts multiplying against them.
Deuteronomy 7:22: And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee. [put...: Heb. pluck off]
Contradiction with Joshua 23:9
Contradicts by stating God has driven out great and strong nations from before them.
Joshua 23:9: For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but [as for] you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day. [For the LORD...: or, Then the LORD will drive]
Contradiction with Psalm 44:2-3
Contradicts by emphasizing that the land was won not by their own sword, but by God’s intervention.
Psalm 44:2-3: [How] thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; [how] thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.
Paradox #1
This verse might seem contradictory because it involves God allowing the Canaanites to stay in the land, which seems to go against earlier instructions for the Israelites to drive them out completely. This could create confusion about God's intentions and the Israelites' responsibilities.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in Judges 2:3 could be the idea of punishing a group of people by leaving obstacles or enemies in their path as a consequence of their actions. This creates a conflict with the notion of forgiveness and guidance often emphasized in other parts of the Bible, where God is described as being compassionate and offering help to those in need. This can seem inconsistent because it presents a scenario where people are left to suffer or struggle as a result of their past disobedience, rather than being given a chance at redemption or assistance.