Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God is saying that if someone tells lies and pretends to speak for God, promising things like lots of wine and fancy drinks, people might still believe him and make him their leader. It's like choosing someone who only tells fun stories instead of the truth.

Micah 2:11: If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, [saying], I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. [walking...: or, walk with the wind, and lie falsely]

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:20

Micah 2:11 speaks of prophesying lies, while Isaiah 8:20 emphasizes adhering strictly to God's law and testimony.

Isaiah 8:20: To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. [no...: Heb. no morning]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

Micah 2:11 indicates false prophecy being accepted, while Jeremiah 23:16 warns against heeding false prophets who speak visions of their own hearts.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6

Micah 2:11 suggests people willingly follow deceptive prophets, whereas Ezekiel 13:6 criticizes prophets who claim to speak for God without His authorization.

Ezekiel 13:6: They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made [others] to hope that they would confirm the word.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20

Micah 2:11 describes acceptance of false prophecy, while Deuteronomy 18:20 mandates death for those who prophesy falsely or in the name of other gods.

Deuteronomy 18:20: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.

Paradox #1

Micah 2:11 highlights the problem of false prophets misleading the people by advocating messages that are more about personal gain or comfort rather than true divine insight. The potential theological issue here is the contradiction between authentic prophecy, which should align with God's will and truth, and deceptive words that might appeal to people's desires but stray from genuine divine guidance. This inconsistency can cause confusion about discerning true spiritual authority.

Paradox #2

Micah 2:11 could be seen as highlighting a contradiction in how people choose to follow leaders. It suggests that people may prefer prophets who tell them pleasant lies over those who speak the truth. This could conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize following truth and wisdom. Essentially, it points out the inconsistency between seeking truth and following misleading teachings for comfort.

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