Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 6:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 6:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, people are making music and singing with fancy new instruments, just like King David did. But they are being lazy and not paying attention to what's important, which makes God upset.

Amos 6:5: That chant to the sound of the viol, [and] invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; [chant: or, quaver]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:3

Amos 6:5 criticizes certain music practices, while Psalm 33:3 encourages singing and playing instruments for the Lord.

Psalm 33:3: Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Contradiction with Psalm 150:3-5

Amos 6:5 presents a negative view of music tied to idleness and arrogance, whereas Psalm 150:3-5 celebrates the use of musical instruments in worship.

Psalm 150:3-5: Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. [trumpet: or, cornet]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:16

While Amos 6:5 associates music with frivolity and complacency, Colossians 3:16 encourages singing psalms and hymns as a form of teaching and worship.

Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Contradiction with Psalm 98:5-6

Amos 6:5 associates music with indulgence, but Psalm 98:5-6 commands playing instruments joyfully to praise God.

Psalm 98:5-6: Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 5:13

Amos 6:5 implies criticism of musical practices, whereas 2 Chronicles 5:13 describes instrumental music as part of glorifying God during worship.

2 Chronicles 5:13: It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in "Amos 6:5" might be that it criticizes people who create music without acknowledging that making music itself is not inherently wrong. This could seem inconsistent because music is often seen as a positive and expressive art form, but the context here highlights neglecting moral responsibilities while indulging in leisure, which isn't explicitly stated in the critique.

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