Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God is warning the people who feel too safe and comfortable in their rich city and forget to depend on Him, reminding them that they aren't safe just because they are important or live in a strong place. It's like saying, "Don't think nothing bad will happen just because you live in a nice house or have lots of friends."

Amos 6:1: Woe to them [that are] at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, [which are] named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! [are at...: or, are secure] [chief: or, firstfruits]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:14

This verse warns against hardening one's heart, while Amos 6:1 speaks to those who are complacent.

Proverbs 28:14: Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:17

This verse critiques the self-deceived sense of richness and need of nothing, contrasting with the complacency and false security criticized in Amos 6:1.

Revelation 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Contradiction with Luke 6:24

This verse warns the rich about their comfort, which aligns with the warning to those at ease in Amos 6:1.

Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Contradiction with Isaiah 32:9

This verse calls complacent women to hear and tremble, providing a warning similar to Amos 6:1.

Isaiah 32:9: Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:21

This verse speaks of ignoring warnings in prosperity, contrary to Amos 6:1, which highlights the danger of complacency.

Jeremiah 22:21: I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; [but] thou saidst, I will not hear. This [hath been] thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice. [prosperity: Heb. prosperities]

Contradiction with Zechariah 1:15

This verse describes God's anger at nations at ease, which relates to the criticism of complacency in Amos 6:1.

Zechariah 1:15: And I am very sore displeased with the heathen [that are] at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.
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