Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
This verse states that "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all," contradicting the notion of darkness described in Amos 5:20.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with John 8:12
Jesus declares Himself the light of the world, promising that followers will not walk in darkness, contrasting with the darkness in Amos 5:20.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:12
This verse indicates that darkness is as light to God, implying there is no true darkness with Him, opposing the darkness mentioned in Amos 5:20.
Psalm 139:12: Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light [are] both alike [to thee]. [hideth...: Heb. darkeneth not] [the darkness and...: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light]
Contradiction with Isaiah 60:19
This verse promises that the Lord will be everlasting light, negating the prospect of persistent darkness as described in Amos 5:20.
Isaiah 60:19: The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
Paradox #1
Amos 5:20 may seem to contradict verses that describe the "day of the Lord" as a time of hope and joy for the faithful. Instead, it presents this day as a time of darkness and judgment, highlighting a potential inconsistency in how different parts of the Bible describe this event.