Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, the people gave special holy men called Nazarites something they weren't supposed to have and told God's messengers not to speak. This made God unhappy because they were not listening to His rules or His helpers.

Amos 2:12: But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 35:6

Jeremiah 35:6 highlights the obedience of the Rechabites to their ancestor's command not to drink wine, which contradicts Amos 2:12 where the Israelites are criticized for giving Nazarites, who were to abstain from wine, wine to drink.

Jeremiah 35:6: But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, [neither ye], nor your sons for ever:

Contradiction with Numbers 6:2-3

Numbers 6:2-3 provides instructions for the Nazarite vow which includes abstaining from wine, contrasting with Amos 2:12 where Nazarites are given wine to drink.

Numbers 6:2-3: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate [themselves] to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate [themselves] unto the LORD: [to separate...: or, to make themselves Nazarites]

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be that the actions described in the verse conflict with the expected behavior or laws given to the Israelites elsewhere in the Bible. It might be inconsistent with the commands or religious practices that prophets or Nazirites were supposed to follow as described in other parts of scripture.

Paradox #2

Amos 2:12 could present a contradiction or conflict because it criticizes the people for encouraging others to do things against their commitments or vows. This criticism might seem inconsistent if viewed alongside instances where biblical figures themselves break vows or promises for perceived greater goods or divine commands. It's the tension between upholding commitments and situational ethics or divine instructions.

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