Contradiction with Amos 9:11
Amos 6:11 speaks of destruction and ruin, while Amos 9:11 talks about rebuilding and restoration.
Amos 9:11: In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: [close: Heb. hedge, or, wall]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28
Amos 6:11 describes destruction, while Jeremiah 31:28 speaks of a future where God builds and plants instead of tearing down.
Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 60:18
Amos 6:11 prophesies destruction of houses, whereas Isaiah 60:18 envisions a time without violence or destruction.
Isaiah 60:18: Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Amos 6:11 speaks of devastation, while Revelation 21:4 promises the end of death, mourning, and pain.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Amos 6:11 might arise from the tension between divine justice and mercy. The verse reflects God's judgment and punishment on a sinful society, which can seem harsh. This could conflict with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. Balancing justice and mercy is a recurring theme and potential contradiction in interpreting such passages.