Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:6

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

According to Amos, people were having big parties and using nice oils, but they didn't care about the troubles and sadness of others. They were having fun while ignoring the problems around them.

Amos 6:6: That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. [wine...: or, in bowls of wine] [affliction: Heb. breach]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:6-7

These verses suggest giving strong drink to those who are ready to perish and wine to those of heavy hearts to forget their misery, contrasting the indulgence criticized in Amos 6:6.

Proverbs 31:6-7: Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. [of...: Heb. bitter of soul]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:7

Encourages eating bread with joy and drinking wine with a merry heart, which contradicts the self-indulgence and lack of concern for others in Amos 6:6.

Ecclesiastes 9:7: Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23

Advises using a little wine for health, highlighting a more moderate and purposeful use of wine, contrasting with the indulgent use in Amos 6:6.

1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

Contradiction with John 2:1-11

Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding celebration reflects a positive view of enjoying wine in community, contrary to the indulgence criticized in Amos 6:6.

John 2:1-11: And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
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