Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:24
This verse suggests that no one can hide from God, whereas Amos 9:2 implies that it's possible to try and hide or escape from God's reach.
Jeremiah 23:24: Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:7-8
These verses affirm that God is present everywhere, but Amos 9:2 suggests an attempt to evade God from the highest heavens to the deepest depths.
Psalm 139:7-8: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Contradiction with Job 34:22
This verse claims there is no darkness or shadow deep enough to hide workers of iniquity, contradicting the implication in Amos 9:2 that one might try to hide from divine justice.
Job 34:22: [There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in the verse could be related to how it describes reaching great heights or depths in ways that are not consistent with our understanding of the physical world. The verse might metaphorically describe penetrating the heights of heaven or the depths of the earth, which doesn't align with current scientific knowledge about space and the structure of the Earth. However, since such biblical language is often metaphorical rather than literal, it might not be a direct scientific conflict.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction in "Amos 9:2" between God's punishment and the concept of a loving, forgiving God. The verse could be viewed as portraying an unyielding approach, which some might feel conflicts with God's compassionate nature.