Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God will speak loudly and powerfully from His special city, and because of this, some places will become very sad and dry up. This shows that when God talks, it can change things in a big way.

Amos 1:2: And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:24

While Amos 1:2 speaks of God roaring from Zion and uttering His voice from Jerusalem, indicating His judgment and power, Isaiah 44:24 emphasizes God's role as the Redeemer and Creator, highlighting His nurturing and sustaining nature.

Isaiah 44:24: Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I [am] the LORD that maketh all [things]; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

Amos 1:2 depicts God as a powerful force causing the earth to mourn, whereas Mark 4:39 portrays Jesus calming the storm, showing a divine power that brings peace and tranquility.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

In contrast to the imagery of God's voice causing pastures to mourn in Amos 1:2, Psalm 23:1 presents the Lord as a shepherd who provides for and cares for His flock, illustrating a nurturing and protective relationship.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Amos 1:2's depiction of God's roaring as an expression of judgment contrasts with Matthew 5:9, which emphasizes the blessedness of peacemakers, indicating a focus on reconciliation and harmony.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 3:16

While Amos 1:2 focuses on divine judgment through powerful imagery, John 3:16 highlights God's love and the promise of eternal life, underscoring themes of salvation and grace.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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