Contradiction with Genesis 18:25
This verse emphasizes God's justice, "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" contrasting with the injustice highlighted in Amos 2:6.
Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:28
Here people are fat and sleek, they do not plead the cause of the fatherless, and contradict the false prosperity attendant with injustice in Amos 2:6.
Jeremiah 5:28: They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17
This verse calls for seeking justice, relieving the oppressed, and advocating for those wronged, contrary to the oppression criticized in Amos 2:6.
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Emphasizes doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, contrary to the selling of the righteous in Amos 2:6.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:22-23
Advises against robbing the poor and oppressing the afflicted, contrasting the exploitation mentioned in Amos 2:6.
Proverbs 22:22-23: Rob not the poor, because he [is] poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Amos 2:6 could be seen in the exploitation or mistreatment of vulnerable people, like selling the righteous and the poor for material gain. This could conflict with teachings about justice, compassion, and valuing human dignity found elsewhere in religious texts or ethical guidelines.