Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Amos, God is saying that a time will come when people will really want to hear His words and learn about Him, but they won't be able to find them. It will be like they're hungry and thirsty for God's messages but can't get them.

Amos 8:11: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

This verse emphasizes that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, implying continuous availability of God's word, contradicting the famine of hearing the words of the Lord described in Amos 8:11.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

It states that God's word will not return void but will accomplish what He desires, suggesting the perpetual efficacy and presence of His word, in contrast with the lack described in Amos 8:11.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

Contradiction with Psalm 119:105

Describes God's word as a lamp unto feet and a light unto path, indicating ongoing guidance and presence, which contradicts the absence suggested in Amos 8:11.

Psalm 119:105: NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Indicates that all scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, implying its perpetual utility and availability, contrary to the famine of the word in Amos 8:11.

2 Timothy 3:16-17: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:16

Encourages letting the word of Christ dwell richly, suggesting its constant presence and accessibility, which contradicts the scarcity described in Amos 8:11.

Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Amos 8:11 could relate to the idea of spiritual famine—people experiencing a lack of guidance or truth despite religious presence or practice. This can contradict the belief that divine guidance is always available to those who seek it. If people are actively trying to connect with spiritual truths but are described as unable to find it, it suggests a conflict between human effort and divine accessibility.

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