Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God wants people to listen because He has something important to say and wants everyone, even the hills and mountains, to hear. This means God is trying to get their attention to talk about something they should know.

Micah 6:1: Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. [before: or, with]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-12

Contrasts Micah 6:1’s call to voice before mountains, emphasizing God's presence in stillness, not noise or grand displays.

1 Kings 19:11-12: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Suggests peace and stillness, whereas Micah 6:1 calls for an active, audible contention.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Encourages quietness and confidence, often seen as opposing Micah 6:1's direction to arise and contend.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5-6

Advises prayer in secret, seemingly contradicting the public contention and proclamation implied in Micah 6:1.

Matthew 6:5-6: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advocates for listening over speaking, contrasting the instruction to let the hills hear your voice in Micah 6:1.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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