Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 8:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 8:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 8:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, God showed him a basket of ripe fruit to tell him that the time was up for the people of Israel to change their ways. God was saying that He would not wait any longer for them to do the right thing.

Amos 8:2: And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said the LORD unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God’s plans for prosperity and hope, which contrasts with the impending doom described in Amos 8:2.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-2

This verse describes God's provision and care, contradicting the portrayal of judgment in Amos 8:2.

Psalm 23:1-2: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

This verse emphasizes God's forgiveness, conflicting with the irreversible judgment mentioned in Amos 8:2.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

This verse shares God's promise of unfailing love, opposing the rejection foreseen in Amos 8:2.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Hosea 14:4

This verse speaks of healing and love, while Amos 8:2 indicates irreversible judgment.

Hosea 14:4: I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

These verses suggest God will not cast off forever, contrary to the finality of judgment in Amos 8:2.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
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