Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, this verse means God is saying that people will be very sad and cry in all the places where they grow grapes because He will come to punish them. They are sad because they have not been following what God wants them to do.

Amos 5:17: And in all vineyards [shall be] wailing: for I will pass through thee, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

This verse contradicts Amos 5:17 by calling for constant rejoicing, whereas Amos 5:17 speaks of wailing.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse states that joy comes in the morning, contrasting with the mourning mentioned in Amos 5:17.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

This verse offers a promise of beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, which contradicts the theme of mourning in Amos 5:17.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Contradiction with John 16:20

This verse speaks about sorrow turning into joy, opposing the mourning and wailing found in Amos 5:17.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse promises the removal of tears and sorrow, conflicting with the lamentation in Amos 5:17.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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