Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God gave him a message during the time when Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. This message was about what would happen to the cities of Samaria and Jerusalem.

Micah 1:1: The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 28:9

Micah 1:1 speaks of Micah's vision of judgment, while Jeremiah 28:9 mentions prophets who prophesy of peace, contrasting visions of judgment versus peace.

Jeremiah 28:9: The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, [then] shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath truly sent him.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

Micah 1:1 introduces a prophet who issues warnings of destruction, whereas Ezekiel 13:10 speaks against those who falsely claim peace, contrasting true and false messages.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with Amos 9:15

Micah 1:1 declares visions of destruction for Israel and Judah, while Amos 9:15 promises they will never again be uprooted from their land, a contrast between promised destruction and permanence.

Amos 9:15: And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

While Micah 1:1 sets the stage for prophecies of upcoming judgment, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future of peace, where nations will not learn war anymore, contrasting imminent judgment with future peace.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Micah 1:1 suggests coming suffering and weeping due to judgment, while Revelation 21:4 speaks of a time where there will be no more pain or tears, contrasting the present judgment with the future redemption.

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.
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