Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God is very serious about what He says and is warning the people that something bad will happen because they did not listen to Him. He uses the image of hooks and fishhooks to show that they will be taken away as a punishment.

Amos 4:2: The Lord GOD hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9

1 Thessalonians 5:9 talks about God not appointing us to wrath, which contradicts Amos 4:2 where God's wrath and punishment are vividly depicted.

1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire that none should perish, contrasting with the imminent and certain punishment proclaimed in Amos 4:2.

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 Isaiah 54:10

It speaks of God's unfailing kindness and peace, even if the mountains vanish, contrasting the harsh judgment mentioned in Amos 4:2.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse conveys God's plans to prosper and not harm, contradicting the judgment and harm predicted in Amos 4:2.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

Highlights God's mercy and grace, which contradicts the harsh judgment without mercy expressed in Amos 4:2.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Expresses God's preference for the wicked to turn from their ways rather than face destruction, suggesting a path contrary to the certain punishment in Amos 4:2.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with John 3:17

Jesus' mission to save and not condemn contrasts with the prophecy of unavoidable judgment in Amos 4:2.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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