Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Micah 5:1 discusses military conflict and striking with a rod, while Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, presenting a contrast between violence and peace.
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 Isaiah 2:4
Micah 5:1 mentions gathering troops for battle, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where swords are turned into plowshares and nations do not learn war anymore, highlighting a contradiction in outcomes for military actions.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Micah 5:1 implies taking action against adversaries, yet Romans 12:19 advises against seeking revenge and calls for leaving room for God's wrath, offering a different approach to dealing with conflict.
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 Ephesians 6:12
Micah 5:1 speaks of physical battles with troops, conflicting with the message in Ephesians 6:12 that the struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, shifting the focus from physical to spiritual warfare.
Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]
Contradiction with James 4:1
Micah 5:1 describes a physical confrontation, while James 4:1 suggests that wars and fights come from personal desires and conflicts within individuals, challenging the necessity or justification of outward battles described in Micah.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]