Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3
This verse speaks of perfect peace for those whose minds are steadfast, contradicting Amos 8:3 which depicts turmoil and songs of the temple turning into wailing.
Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]
Contradiction with Psalm 30:11
This verse describes turning mourning into dancing, which is the opposite of what Amos 8:3 portrays with joyful songs turning into lamentation.
Psalm 30:11: Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
This verse promises no more death or mourning, contrasting with Amos 8:3's prophecy of corpses being in every place and great mourning.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with Isaiah 35:10
This verse predicts everlasting joy and the end of sorrow, which is in direct contradiction to the lamentation and despair described in Amos 8:3.
Isaiah 35:10: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:13
This verse talks about mourning being turned into joy, contradicting the reversal seen in Amos 8:3 where joy turns into lament.
Jeremiah 31:13: Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
Contradiction with Psalm 16:11
This verse promises the fullness of joy, differing from Amos 8:3 where joy is replaced by wailing.
Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.
Contradiction with John 16:20
Here, sorrow is turned into joy, opposing the transition from joyful singing to cries of sorrow as foretold in Amos 8:3.
John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 51:11
This verse guarantees joy and gladness replacing sorrow and sighing, contradicting the wailing and lamentation depicted in Amos 8:3.
Isaiah 51:11: Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the depiction of divine judgment and mercy. In some parts of the Bible, God is shown as merciful and forgiving, while in this context, the emphasis is on harsh judgment. People might struggle to reconcile these different portrayals of God's nature.
Paradox #2
This verse depicts a scene of destruction and widespread lamentation, which might seem to conflict with the idea of a compassionate and loving God who cares for His people. The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from trying to reconcile the image of divine justice or punishment with divine mercy.