Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God is telling the people of Israel that because they have not listened to Him, He will send another nation to come and trouble them across their land. This is a warning to help them understand the consequences of their choices.

Amos 6:14: But, behold, I will raise up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith the LORD the God of hosts; and they shall afflict you from the entering in of Hemath unto the river of the wilderness. [river: or, valley]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises God's support and help, contradicting Amos 6:14 which speaks about raising an adversarial nation against Israel.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse talks about God having plans to prosper and not harm Israel, contradicting Amos 6:14 which foretells adversity through another nation.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse promises protection from harm, contrasting with Amos 6:14 which suggests impending affliction.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse states that no weapon formed against Israel shall prosper, which contradicts the notion in Amos 6:14 of a nation rising against Israel.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:7

This verse assures that enemies who rise against Israel will be defeated, contrary to Amos 6:14 where an enemy nation is allowed to prevail.

Deuteronomy 28:7: The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

Paradox #1

There may be a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the specific geographic locations mentioned in interpretations of the verse, as some scholars debate the historical accuracy and exact identification of these places and their relevance to the events described. However, these are often subjects of scholarly debate and interpretation rather than clear-cut contradictions. Some might see this as a potential area for historical discussion.

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