Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 7:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 7:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 7:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, he told Amaziah that he wasn't a special prophet or someone from a prophet's family; he was just a person who took care of animals and picked figs from trees. This means God can choose anyone, even if they have a simple job, to share His message.

Amos 7:14: Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I [was] no prophet, neither [was] I a prophet's son; but I [was] an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit: [sycomore...: or, wild figs]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

Contradicts Amos 7:14 by emphasizing God’s direct involvement in appointing individuals as prophets before birth.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:20

This verse contradicts Amos 7:14 by asserting that God called Samuel from a young age, recognizing him throughout Israel as a prophet.

1 Samuel 3:20: And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel [was] established [to be] a prophet of the LORD. [established: or, faithful]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:21

Contradicts Amos 7:14 by stating that prophecy comes not by the will of man but by holy men of God speaking as they are moved by the Holy Ghost.

2 Peter 1:21: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [in old time: or, at any time]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:11

This verse contradicts Amos 7:14 by explaining that God appoints specific roles within the church, including prophets, highlighting a divine selection.

Ephesians 4:11: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:8

Isaiah’s willing response to God’s call in this verse contrasts with Amos' claim in 7:14 of not being a formal prophet, indicating a direct divine commission.

Isaiah 6:8: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. [Here...: Heb. behold me]
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