Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 7:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 7:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 7:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, he asks God to forgive the people because they are small and need help. Amos is worried and prays for his people, wanting God to take care of them.

Amos 7:2: And it came to pass, [that] when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord GOD, forgive, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he [is] small. [by...: or, who of (or, for,) Jacob shall stand?]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:11

While Amos 7:2 shows Amos pleading for forgiveness for Israel, Jeremiah is instructed not to pray for the people for their good, indicating a different divine response to intercession.

Jeremiah 14:11: Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for [their] good.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:14

Amos 7:2 demonstrates Amos' successful intercession, whereas in Ezekiel, even the righteousness of Noah, Daniel, and Job would not deliver the land, highlighting their prayers as ineffective in certain situations.

Ezekiel 14:14: Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver [but] their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Amos 7:2 shows God responding to Amos' plea, yet this verse shows God refusing to listen to prayer, pointing to situations when God does not heed intercessory prayers.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:26

Amos 7:2 highlights a plea and response of forgiveness, but here Samuel explains that God has rejected Saul, indicating no opportunity for forgiveness.

1 Samuel 15:26: And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Amos 7:2 involves hearing and responding to a plea, but this verse states that turning away from hearing the law makes even prayer an abomination.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Amos 7:2 could arise from the idea of a merciful and compassionate God threatening severe punishment. It raises the question of how a loving deity can also be the source of impending destruction. This tension might be confusing for those trying to understand the nature of divine justice and mercy.

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