Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God promises to gather all of His people together like a shepherd brings all his sheep safely into their pen. This means God will take care of everyone and make sure they are safe, even if there are many people.

Micah 2:12: I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of [the multitude of] men.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36

These verses speak of division and conflict rather than gathering and unity, which contradicts the idea of assembling all of Jacob mentioned in Micah 2:12.

Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

This passage highlights division within families, contrasting with the gathering of the remnant of Israel in Micah 2:12.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 16:13

This verse speaks of rejection and being cast out, opposing the regathering concept in Micah 2:12.

Jeremiah 16:13: Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, [neither] ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you favour.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:37-38

Jesus laments over Jerusalem’s unwillingness to be gathered, which counters the promise of assembling in Micah 2:12.

Matthew 23:37-38: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:5-6

These verses describe a scattering of the flock due to lack of shepherds, contrary to the gathering mentioned in Micah 2:12.

Ezekiel 34:5-6: And they were scattered, because [there is] no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered. [because...: or, without a shepherd]

Contradiction with Zechariah 7:13-14

This passage discusses scattering as a punishment, differing from the promised gathering in Micah 2:12.

Zechariah 7:13-14: Therefore it is come to pass, [that] as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:
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