Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God is saying that He will bring trouble and destruction to a city because the people have been bad. It will be like a big storm that knocks everything down, with lots of noise and fire.

Amos 1:14: But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of battle, with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches turning the other cheek instead of responding with destruction or violence, contrasting with the destruction of cities in Amos 1:14.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks about turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, opposing the theme of judgment and war in Amos 1:14.

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]

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse emphasizes that mercy triumphs over judgment, which is a contradiction to the assured destruction in Amos 1:14.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, opposing the depiction of divine retribution in Amos 1:14.

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 John 3:17

This verse expresses that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, contrasting the theme of divine wrath in Amos 1:14.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of divine punishment. Some people may see a conflict in the idea of a loving and forgiving God causing destruction or harm. They might struggle to understand how these actions align with concepts of mercy and compassion.

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