Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 4:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 4:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 4:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God was telling the people of Israel to get ready because He was going to visit them. They needed to prepare because God was upset with how they were behaving.

Amos 4:12: Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: [and] because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

While Amos 4:12 speaks of God's impending judgment, 2 Peter 3:9 emphasizes God's patience, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

In contrast to the warning of judgment in Amos 4:12, Ezekiel 18:23 indicates that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, desiring them to turn from their ways.

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?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Amos 4:12 commands preparation for judgment, whereas Isaiah 1:18 invites sinners to reason together with God, offering forgiveness despite their sinfulness.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Amos 4:12 demands readiness to face God in judgment, while Matthew 11:28 offers rest and invitation to those who come to Jesus.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:8

This verse highlights God's gracious and compassionate nature, contrasting with the theme of impending judgment in Amos 4:12.

Psalm 145:8: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]
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