Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 5:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 5:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 5:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God’s special people will live among other nations like a strong lion among sheep, showing that they have great power and no one can stop them. This means God will protect His people and help them be strong and brave.

Micah 5:8: And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. [sheep: or, goats]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Micah 5:8 speaks of aggressive action against enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and pray for enemies.

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 5:8 suggests taking vengeance, contradictory to Romans 12:19 which instructs to leave vengeance to God.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Micah 5:8 implies harm against foes, while Proverbs 25:21 advises feeding and helping them if they are hungry or thirsty.

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

Micah 5:8 discusses confronting enemies, but Exodus 23:4-5 instructs returning a lost animal to an enemy.

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 Luke 6:27

Micah 5:8 relates to subduing adversaries, contrary to Luke 6:27 which recommends 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,

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Micah 5:8 could be seen as the tension between promoting peace and advocating for dominance or destruction over enemies. This can conflict with messages of love and forgiveness found elsewhere.

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