Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advocates for love and prayer for enemies, contrasting with Micah 5:7's potential portrayal of victory and dominance over foes.
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 Luke 6:27
Advocates for doing good to those who hate you, which may contrast with Micah 5:7’s implications of triumph over adversaries.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:20
Encourages feeding and caring for enemies, in contrast to the possible implication of conquest in Micah 5:7.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21
Advises giving food and water to your enemy, contradicting a theme of overcoming enemies in Micah 5:7.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5
Commands returning lost property of your enemy and helping them, contrasting with possible opposition in Micah 5:7.
Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not repaying evil for evil, which may contradict any implied retribution in Micah 5:7.
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.