Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 5:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 5:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 5:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God is saying that the people of Israel, like a young woman, have made mistakes and fallen down. They are in trouble and need help, but there is no one who can help them get back up on their own.

Amos 5:2: The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; [there is] none to raise her up.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1-2

While Amos 5:2 speaks of the fall with no one to lift up Israel, Isaiah 40:1-2 provides comfort and speaks of pardoning iniquity.

Isaiah 40:1-2: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3-4

Amos 5:2 indicates Israel's fall, whereas Jeremiah speaks of God's everlasting love and His intent to build Israel up again.

Jeremiah 31:3-4: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]

Contradiction with Hosea 1:10

Amos 5:2 highlights the fallen state, in contrast, Hosea speaks of a future where Israel's numbers will be as the sand of the sea.

Hosea 1:10: Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, [that] in the place where it was said unto them, Ye [are] not my people, [there] it shall be said unto them, [Ye are] the sons of the living God. [in...: or, instead of that]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:11-14

Amos 5:2 mentions the virgin of Israel fallen, while Ezekiel speaks of the restoration of Israel.

Ezekiel 37:11-14: Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:14-17

Amos 5:2 discusses the downfall, yet Zephaniah highlights joy and the Lord's presence among His people.

Zephaniah 3:14-17: Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

Paradox #1

The potential conflict in Amos 5:2 could arise from the image of a loving and just God allowing the downfall of the people. This might seem inconsistent with the expectation that a compassionate deity would always protect and save. The moral tension here is between justice and mercy.

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