Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, this verse means that the bad things happening are because the people of Israel and Judah have done wrong by not following God's ways. The cities of Samaria and Jerusalem are examples of places where people have been especially naughty.

Micah 1:5: For the transgression of Jacob [is] all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What [is] the transgression of Jacob? [is it] not Samaria? and what [are] the high places of Judah? [are they] not Jerusalem?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12-13

These verses emphasize God’s mercy and willingness to forgive upon confession, contrasting with Micah 1:5 which speaks of the impending judgment due to the sin of Jacob and Israel.

Jeremiah 3:12-13: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

This verse encourages coming together to reason and promises cleansing of sins, showing a path of redemption, unlike the certain judgment articulated in Micah 1:5.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21-23

In these verses, God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, emphasizing repentance, contrasting with the inevitable punishment described in Micah 1:5.

Ezekiel 18:21-23: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

This passage describes God as merciful, slow to anger, and not dealing with us according to our sins, contradicting the direct consequence of sin as depicted in Micah 1:5.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Joel 2:13-14

These verses call to repentance, promising God is gracious and may leave a blessing, different from the unavoidable calamity in Micah 1:5 due to sin.

Joel 2:13-14: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he [is] gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

This verse speaks of healing the land if the people turn from their wicked ways, which contrasts with the judgment for sins mentioned in Micah 1:5.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Contradiction with Romans 11:26-27

These verses promise that all Israel will be saved and have their sins taken away, offering redemption beyond the judgment described in Micah 1:5.

Romans 11:26-27: And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
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