Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Micah 4:13 speaks of rising and conquering enemies, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Micah 4:13 suggests taking action against enemies, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against seeking revenge, leaving it to God's wrath.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 5:8
Micah 4:13 suggests immediate action and triumph, while James 5:8 advocates for patience, waiting for the coming of the Lord.
James 5:8: Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Micah 4:13 implies taking retribution on enemies, contrasting with Proverbs 20:22, which advises not to say, "I will recompense evil," but to wait for the Lord.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Micah 4:13 indicates a forceful approach against adversaries, conflicting with 1 Peter 3:9's guidance not to repay evil for evil or insult for insult.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Micah 4:13 conveys a message of overcoming foes, whereas Luke 6:27 calls for loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
While Micah 4:13 implies using force against enemies, Proverbs 24:29 instructs not to say, "I will do to him as he has done to me."
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Micah 4:13 depicts taking up a victorious stance against enemies, while Romans 12:21 urges overcoming evil with good, not through force.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Micah 4:13 could arise from the imagery of violence and destruction being associated with divine will, which may seem at odds with teachings of peace and love found elsewhere in religious texts. This raises questions about reconciling themes of justice and retribution with compassion and forgiveness.