Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Micah 5:9 by advocating for love and prayer for enemies rather than destruction.
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
Contradicts Micah 5:9 by teaching that vengeance belongs to God and instructing believers not to seek personal revenge.
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 25:21-22
Contradicts Micah 5:9 by suggesting feeding and caring for enemies, promoting peace over violence.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Contradicts Micah 5:9 by encouraging believers not to repay evil with evil but with blessings.
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 6:27-28
Contradicts Micah 5:9 by advising to love, do good, and bless those who persecute you.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
The verse suggests a theme of destruction or power over enemies, which might be seen as conflicting with other biblical teachings that emphasize love, forgiveness, and peace. This highlights a moral tension between justice or judgment and compassion or reconciliation in biblical teachings.