Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God is telling the people to listen carefully because they are saying not to share messages or warnings about Israel. But God wants them to know He still has important things to say.

Amos 7:16: Now therefore hear thou the word of the LORD: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not [thy word] against the house of Isaac.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

God reveals His secrets to prophets, suggesting they should prophesy what they are shown.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:7

God instructs Jeremiah to speak all that He commands, contradicting any prohibition on prophecy.

Jeremiah 1:7: 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 Isaiah 58:1

Command to cry aloud and not hold back, contrary to being told not to prophesy.

Isaiah 58:1: Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. [aloud: Heb. with the throat]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:7

God tells Ezekiel to speak His words, whether people listen or not, opposing a restriction on prophecy.

Ezekiel 2:7: And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they [are] most rebellious. [most...: Heb. rebellion]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Emphasis on obeying God rather than human authorities, conflicting with human command not to prophesy.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Warns against despising prophecies, contrasting the command to stop prophesying.

1 Thessalonians 5:20: Despise not prophesyings.
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