Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Contradicts Amos 5:26 by emphasizing monotheism and the prohibition of idolatry, whereas Amos 5:26 refers to the worship of other gods.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Contradicts Amos 5:26 by commanding not to follow other gods, unlike the idols mentioned in Amos 5:26.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Contradicts Amos 5:26 by stating God will not share His glory with idols, whereas Amos 5:26 implies idol worship.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Contradicts Amos 5:26 by warning against following other gods, contrasting the idolatry referenced in Amos 5:26.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:7
Contradicts Amos 5:26 by advising against idol worship, contrary to the behavior described in Amos 5:26.
1 Corinthians 10:7: Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
Paradox #1
Amos 5:26 might seem to contradict other parts of the Bible because it talks about the Israelites having idols, which goes against the commandment to worship only God. While other parts of the Bible emphasize worshiping God alone, this verse mentions that they carried idols, highlighting their disobedience. This could seem inconsistent with the message of faithfulness to God.
Paradox #2
One contradiction regarding that verse is the different names of deities mentioned across various translations of the Bible. Some translations use names like "Sakkuth" and "Kaiwan," whereas others might use "Moloch" and "Chiun," leading to confusion about the exact identities of these entities. This inconsistency stems from variations in ancient manuscripts and differing interpretative traditions over time.