Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God is asking the people of Israel if they think He is being unfair. He reminds them that His words are kind and helpful to those who try to do what is right.

Micah 2:7: O [thou that art] named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? [are] these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? [straitened: or, shortened?] [uprightly: Heb. upright?]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

This verse highlights God's call for repentance and turning from sin, suggesting an invitation for change and not His Spirit being "straightened" or limited, in contrast to Micah 2:7 where there's a suggestion that God's spirit is questioned as limited or constrained.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:1-2

These verses articulate that it is sin that separates people from God, not a limitation or restraint of His spirit as implied in Micah 2:7.

Isaiah 59:1-2: Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse asserts that God does not lie or change His mind, while Micah 2:7 raises questions about whether God’s actions might be perceived differently by people.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Psalm 103:9

Says God will not always chide nor keep His anger forever, which contrasts with the suggestion in Micah 2:7 of God's Spirit being questioned or altered towards anger.

Psalm 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Contradiction with James 1:17

States that God does not change or shift like shadows, whereas Micah 2:7 implies a possibility of changing disposition of God's Spirit.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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