Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28
This verse emphasizes God’s intent to build and protect, contrasting with Amos 3:12, which depicts a destructive scenario for Israel.
Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:5
It describes God as a protector, likened to birds defending their nest, which contrasts with the limited rescue portrayed in Amos 3:12.
Isaiah 31:5: As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver [it; and] passing over he will preserve it.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:4
Illustrates God providing complete protection and refuge, contrary to the partial and damaged rescue in Amos 3:12.
Psalm 91:4: He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:11-12
Discusses God as a shepherd who actively seeks and rescues all His sheep, unlike the scenario in Amos 3:12 where only remnants are saved.
Ezekiel 34:11-12: For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, [even] I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.
Contradiction with John 10:28
Promises that followers will never perish and no one can snatch them from God’s hand, opposing the imagery of loss in Amos 3:12.
John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11
Depicts God as a tender shepherd gathering all His sheep, contrasting with the image of minimal rescue in Amos 3:12.
Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]
Contradiction with Micah 2:12
God promises to gather and care for all of Jacob’s remnant, differing from the remnant being just fragments in Amos 3:12.
Micah 2:12: I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of [the multitude of] men.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
Mentions God as a present help in trouble, contradicting the idea of God allowing nearly complete devastation as in Amos 3:12.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Paradox #1
This verse talks about rescuing only small parts of something after destruction, which might seem inconsistent with ideas of complete protection or salvation. It could suggest a conflict between the notion of God's complete protection and the reality of some losses or suffering being inevitable.