Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 7:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 7:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 7:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, the people were telling him not to speak God's messages in their special place because it was the king's area and they wanted to keep it just for the king's rules. They didn't want to hear what God had to say if it went against what the king wanted.

Amos 7:13: But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it [is] the king's chapel, and it [is] the king's court. [chapel: or, sanctuary] [king's court: Heb. house of the kingdom]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:14

Amos 7:13 discourages prophecy in Bethel, while 1 Kings 22:14 shows that a prophet, Micaiah, is committed to speaking God's word regardless of location.

1 Kings 22:14: And Micaiah said, [As] the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 26:12-15

Amos 7:13 discourages prophecy in a specific place, but Jeremiah asserts he must speak God's words everywhere, even in the temple.

Jeremiah 26:12-15: Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Amos 7:13 implies following the king's orders over prophecy, whereas Acts 5:29 emphasizes obeying God rather than human authorities.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

Amos 7:13 suggests prophecy should be hidden, but this verse encourages believers to proclaim what is revealed to them openly.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Amos 7:13 implies prophecy is not to be desired in specific regions, while this verse advises not to despise prophecies.

1 Thessalonians 5:20: Despise not prophesyings.
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