Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 7:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 7:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 7:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God called him while he was taking care of sheep, and God told him to go and tell important messages to the people of Israel. This shows that God can choose anyone, even if they have a simple job, to do big and important things.

Amos 7:15: And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel. [as...: Heb. from behind]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

This verse shows that Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet before his birth, whereas Amos was called while working as a herdsman, suggesting different timings and conditions of divine calling.

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 Exodus 4:10-12

Moses expresses reluctance and doubts about his ability to speak, yet God insists on his role, contrasting with Amos's straightforward acceptance of his calling.

Exodus 4:10-12: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:8

Isaiah volunteers to be sent, unlike Amos who was specifically called while performing a different occupation.

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]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11-13

God instructs Samuel to anoint David, who is chosen from tending sheep, indicating predetermined selection, in contrast to Amos's calling without prior prophetic lineage or expectation.

1 Samuel 16:11-13: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:1-3

Jonah initially flees from God's command, opposing Amos's willing acceptance of his prophetic role.

Jonah 1:1-3: Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, [Jonah: Gr. Jonas]
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