Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Amos, this verse means that God helps the weak to stand up against the strong, so the ones who were taken advantage of can fight back against those who hurt them. Christians believe that God cares for and protects those who are treated unfairly.

Amos 5:9: That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. [spoiled: Heb. spoil]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:20

This verse describes God using a mighty tool (the nation of Babylon) to destroy and judge, which appears to align with Amos 5:9 rather than contradict, showing God’s strength in destruction.

Jeremiah 51:20: Thou [art] my battle axe [and] weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; [with thee: or, in thee, or, by thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

Amos 5:9 describes God strengthening the destroyer, whereas this verse details God making wars cease and breaking weapons, focusing on peace rather than destruction.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contrasts Amos 5:9 as it speaks of God judging among nations and creating peace, not enabling destruction.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Describes the blessedness of peacemakers, contrasting with Amos 5:9's notion of divine empowerment for destruction.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, mentions turning swords into plowshares, contradicting the destructive empowerment in Amos 5:9.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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