Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Amos 8:14 mentions swearing by the sin of Samaria, suggesting idolatry, while this verse commands worshiping no gods but the LORD.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:22
Amos 8:14 implies a focus on multiple deities, whereas this verse calls for turning to God alone for salvation.
Isaiah 45:22: Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Amos 8:14 alludes to the worship of false gods, while this verse instructs worship and service exclusively to the Lord God.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Amos 8:14 talks of swearing by other deities, contradicting this verse which warns against following other gods.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Amos 8:14 suggests venerating false gods, which contradicts this verse's warning against provoking the LORD by worshiping other gods.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:5-6
Amos 8:14 acknowledges the reverence of gods of Samaria, whereas these verses affirm the existence of only one God for Christians.
1 Corinthians 8:5-6: For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:35
Amos 8:14 implies the worship of other gods, while this verse states a covenant prohibiting the fear of other gods.
2 Kings 17:35: With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:
Paradox #1
This verse criticizes those who swear by false gods, suggesting a conflict with the idea of religious tolerance. It highlights a contradiction between the worship of different gods and strict monotheism.