Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God is very upset with the people because they are being proud and doing wrong things. So, God is saying that He will let their beautiful city be taken away because of their bad actions.

Amos 6:8: The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein. [that...: Heb. the fulness thereof]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers reassurance that God is with His people, providing strength and help, which contrasts with God's oath in Amos 6:8 to deliver up a city because of His disdain for its pride.

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 conveys God's plans for peace and a hopeful future, which contradicts God's declaration of punishment and abhorrence in Amos 6:8.

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 John 3:16

This verse speaks of God's love for the world and His offer of eternal life, contrasting with the message of impending judgment in Amos 6:8.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

This verse declares no condemnation for those in Christ, which opposes the theme of condemnation and destruction in Amos 6:8.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

This verse highlights God's comfort and mercy, contrasting with the message of judgment and destruction in Amos 6:8.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
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