Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 6:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 6:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, people who think bad days are far away and do bad things are bringing trouble closer to themselves. They should change their ways and be kind to avoid problems.

Amos 6:3: Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near; [seat: or, habitation]

Contradiction with Amos 5:14

This verse advises seeking good and not evil, while Amos 6:3 speaks of putting far off the evil day, suggesting a delay or disregard for addressing evil.

Amos 5:14: Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

States there is no peace for the wicked, contradicting the false security suggested in Amos 6:3.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:24-27

These verses warn of the consequences of ignoring wisdom, contrasting the complacency mentioned in Amos 6:3.

Proverbs 1:24-27: Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

Describes false peace as misleading, opposing the complacency toward impending doom in Amos 6:3.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Warns of sudden destruction when people claim peace and safety, challenging the complacency of the people in Amos 6:3.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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