Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 7:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 7:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 7:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, Amaziah tells Amos to go away to Judah and share his messages from God there instead. Amaziah wants Amos to leave because he doesn't like what Amos is saying.

Amos 7:12: Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:

Contradiction with John 1:23

Amos 7:12 suggests rejection of prophecy, whereas John 1:23 highlights the acceptance of a prophetic role.

John 1:23: He said, I [am] the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:4-5

Amos 7:12 shows dismissal of Amos, but Ezekiel 2:4-5 emphasizes that prophets are sent to a rebellious people who might not listen.

Ezekiel 2:4-5: For [they are] impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD. [impudent: Heb. hard of face]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:7-8

Amos 7:12 implies rejection of Amos, while Jeremiah 1:7-8 states that God commands prophets to speak regardless of others' acceptance.

Jeremiah 1:7-8: But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I [am] a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

Contradiction with Acts 7:54-58

Amos 7:12 suggests ignoring the prophet, but Acts 7:54-58 shows violent opposition instead of ignoring, which still acknowledges the prophetic message.

Acts 7:54-58: When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with [their] teeth.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:37

Amos 7:12 indicates sending away the prophet, whereas Matthew 23:37 laments the killing of prophets, showing a harsher reaction.

Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
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