Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God is telling people to look at other big cities and see how they are not special or better. It's a reminder that they should not be too proud or think they are better than others.

Amos 6:2: Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: [be they] better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

Amos 6:2 talks about self-assuredness and notable cities, whereas Proverbs 14:12 highlights the deceptive nature of a man's perceived right way leading to death.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Amos 6:2 illustrates the pride of the Israelites in their cities, contrasting James 4:6 which states that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12

Amos 6:2 mentions confidence in one's status or city, while Isaiah 2:12 warns of the Lord's day against the proud and lofty.

Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

While Amos 6:2 describes cities perceived as great, Jeremiah warns against glorying in wisdom, might, or riches, emphasizing understanding and knowing God instead.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Obadiah 1:3-4

The self-exaltation seen in Amos 6:2 contrasts with Obadiah's warning that even if Edom elevates itself, God will bring it down.

Obadiah 1:3-4: The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation [is] high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Amos 6:2 suggests self-confidence in cities' greatness, contrasting the teaching in Matthew that whoever exalts himself will be humbled.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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