Contradiction with Psalm 145:18-19
These verses state that the Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truth, promising that He will fulfill the desires of those who fear Him, hear their cry, and save them, contrasting Micah 3:4's declaration that He will not hear their cries.
Psalm 145:18-19: The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:12
This verse promises that when God's people call upon Him and pray to Him, He will listen to them, which contradicts Micah 3:4 where it is stated that God will not hear the Israelites.
Jeremiah 29:12: Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24
This verse says that before they call, He will answer, and while they are still speaking, He will hear, which contradicts the idea in Micah 3:4 that God will not listen or heed the cries of His people.
Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14-15
These verses assure believers that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us, contrasting the message in Micah 3:4 where God hides His face and does not hear.
1 John 5:14-15: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8
These verses encourage seeking, asking, and knocking with the assurance that everyone who asks receives, and those who seek find, which contrasts with the lack of response in Micah 3:4.
Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Paradox #1
Micah 3:4 emphasizes that God will not listen to the cries of those who have done evil when they seek His help. Some might see a contradiction in this because other parts of the Bible suggest that God is always willing to forgive and listen to anyone who sincerely repents, regardless of their past actions. This inconsistency lies in the balance between justice and mercy.
Paradox #2
Micah 3:4 speaks about God not answering when people call on Him due to their misdeeds. A possible contradiction could arise from the belief in God's unchanging nature and constant availability to listen and help, as suggested in other parts of the Bible. This could be seen as inconsistent because other scriptures emphasize God's unfailing willingness to forgive and respond to those who seek Him sincerely.