Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God tells the people of Jerusalem that they will have hard times like a mother having a baby, but they should not worry because He will save them and bring them back safely even if they are far from home. Micah reassures them that no matter what scary things happen, God will always be there to help and protect them.

Micah 4:10: Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go [even] to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God having plans to prosper and provide hope, in contrast to the prophecy of suffering and captivity in Micah 4:10.

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 offers reassurance and support from God, contrasting with the lament and distress foretold in Micah 4:10.

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 1 Peter 5:7

This verse encourages casting anxiety on God due to His care, which contrasts with the turmoil and emotional pain in Micah 4:10.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse assures protection and comfort through God's presence, differing from the fear and hardship prophesied in Micah 4:10.

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 promises that all things work for good for those who love God, conflicting with the immediate sense of doom in Micah 4:10.

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.

Paradox #1

Micah 4:10 talks about the people of Zion experiencing pain and exile but eventually being rescued by God. A perceived contradiction might arise when comparing this to other biblical texts that promise protection and prosperity for God's people without mention of suffering or exile. It could seem inconsistent with passages that emphasize uninterrupted blessings, rather than trials followed by deliverance.

Paradox #2

Micah 4:10 has been discussed for its mention of Babylon, which could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency because at the time Micah is believed to have been written, the major threat to Israel was Assyria, not Babylon. Babylon became a significant threat later in history. This has led some scholars to question the timing or prophetic nature of the text.

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