Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 2:2

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

According to Amos, God is saying that He will punish the people of Moab by sending a fire to destroy their big buildings, and there will be a lot of noise and commotion when this happens. The people of Moab will face a very hard time because of their wrong actions.

Amos 2:2: But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, [and] with the sound of the trumpet:

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

Describes God as merciful and forgiving, contrasting the destruction foretold in Amos 2:2.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

Highlights God's goodness and mercy to all, contradicting the punitive judgement in Amos 2:2.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

Encourages love for enemies, which contrasts with the destruction of Moab in Amos 2:2.

Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

Emphasizes God taking no pleasure in death, contradicting the destruction described in Amos 2:2.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
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