Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God sees all the wrong things people do, like hurting good people, taking money to do bad things, and being unfair to the poor. God wants people to be kind and fair to everyone.

Amos 5:12: For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate [from their right]. [a bribe: or, a ransom]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:31

Proverbs 11:31 implies righteous recompense, contrasting Amos 5:12 which highlights oppression and injustice against the righteous.

Proverbs 11:31: Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Psalm 37:25 claims the righteous are not forsaken, whereas Amos 5:12 condemns those who afflict the just.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

Proverbs 3:33 states blessings on the habitation of the just, while Amos 5:12 accuses of afflicting the just.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10

Isaiah 3:10 ensures it shall be well with the righteous, contrasting Amos 5:12's depiction of suffering for them.

Isaiah 3:10: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Amos 5:12 might relate to how it highlights the actions of those with power acting unjustly, while at other times, different parts of the Bible are seen supporting or not condemning systems and laws that enable such people. This could be viewed as inconsistent with the broader biblical messages of justice and righteousness.

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