Contradiction with Nahum 1:3
This verse emphasizes God's patience and slowness to anger, suggesting a contrasting aspect to the portrayal of God's immediate and powerful nature in Amos 9:5.
Nahum 1:3: The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10
It highlights God's enduring kindness and covenant of peace, which seems to oppose the destructive imagery of God's might in Amos 9:5.
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 James 1:17
This verse suggests the constancy and unchanging nature of God, which can be seen as contradictory to the depiction of God causing upheaval in Amos 9:5.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
It describes God as compassionate and gracious, in contrast to the more fearsome portrayal in Amos 9:5.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Paradox #1
Amos 9:5 speaks of God's power and ability to affect the earth and its people. A possible contradiction or conflict could be the portrayal of a benevolent and loving God who also causes destruction and fear. This may seem inconsistent with the idea of a purely loving deity.