Contradiction with Exodus 21:24
"Eye for eye, tooth for tooth" suggests retribution rather than the call for justice and mercy in Amos 5:15.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encourages love for enemies, contrasting with Amos 5:15's call to "hate the evil."
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" can conflict with the admonition to hate in Amos 5:15.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 5:5
"Thou hatest all workers of iniquity" contrasts with Amos 5:15's plea to establish justice and not hate people.
Psalm 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against vengeance, differing from Amos 5:15's instruction to hate evil which can imply retributive action.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
"Judge not, that ye be not judged" contradicts Amos 5:15's encouragement to discern evil for rejection.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me" discourages retribution, differing from the hatred of evil in Amos 5:15.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction or conflict might be the emphasis on hating evil and loving good, which could lead to different interpretations of what is defined as "evil" or "good." People might disagree on what actions or behaviors fit these categories, potentially causing divisions or conflicts among individuals or communities trying to follow these instructions.