Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God is saying that someone new and special will come to live in the town, and it will be a wonderful thing for the people of Israel. It's like getting a very special gift that everyone will be happy about.

Micah 1:15: Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel. [inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress] [he...: or, the glory of Israel shall, etc]

Contradiction with Isaiah 37:35

Contradictory as Isaiah assures the protection and deliverance of Jerusalem, whereas Micah 1:15 indicates a disaster coming to the cities of Judah.

Isaiah 37:35: For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:37

Contradictory because Jeremiah speaks of God gathering His people back, contrasting with the exile mentioned in Micah 1:15.

Jeremiah 32:37: Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:

Contradiction with Hosea 11:10-11

Contradictory as Hosea talks about God bringing people back from exile, while Micah 1:15 predicts captivity.

Hosea 11:10-11: They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.

Contradiction with Amos 9:14-15

Contradictory because Amos promises restoration and rebuilding, differing from the destruction theme in Micah 1:15.

Amos 9:14-15: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
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