Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, this verse means that the people have made such bad choices that their problems are very serious and can't be fixed easily. The troubles have reached all the way to their special city, Jerusalem, and are affecting everyone.

Micah 1:9: For her wound [is] incurable; for it is come unto Judah; he is come unto the gate of my people, [even] to Jerusalem. [her...: or, she is grievously sick of her wounds]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:17

While Micah 1:9 describes a wound as incurable, Jeremiah 30:17 speaks of restoration and healing of wounds.

Jeremiah 30:17: For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

Micah 1:9 implies hopelessness, while Matthew 19:26 states that with God all things are possible.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with James 5:15

Micah 1:9 suggests no recovery from a wound, whereas James 5:15 talks about a prayer of faith that shall save the sick.

James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

Contradiction with Mark 5:34

Unlike Micah 1:9's incurable wound, Mark 5:34 recounts a woman's healing because of her faith.

Mark 5:34: And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

Micah 1:9 indicates incurability, but Isaiah 53:5 describes healing through the suffering of the servant.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]
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