Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of hope and divine assurance, which contradicts the shame and lack of answers for prophets in Micah 3:7.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse promises God's presence and support, which contrasts the absence felt by prophets in Micah 3:7.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse speaks of power, love, and sound mind from God, whereas Micah 3:7 describes fear and shame among seers.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse assures no fear of evil with God's guidance, contradicting the seers' dishonor and lack in Micah 3:7.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse guarantees God's purpose working in all things, contrasting the helplessness depicted in Micah 3:7.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11
This verse assures the effectiveness of God's word, in opposition to the silence and shame of the prophets in Micah 3:7.
Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:5
This verse promises radiance and no shame for those who look to God, contrasting the shame in Micah 3:7.
Psalm 34:5: They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. [were lightened: or, they flowed unto him]
Paradox #1
Micah 3:7 suggests the silence and shame of false prophets when their prophecies are not fulfilled. A possible contradiction could arise when comparing this idea with passages that speak of God using imperfect or flawed individuals to carry out His will, suggesting that errors do not necessarily disqualify a prophet. This might create tension with the notion that unfulfilled prophecies automatically bring shame or denote falsehood.