Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God is saying that He will make people feel bad and take things away from them because they did wrong things and didn't listen to Him. This is to help them understand that doing wrong has consequences.

Micah 6:13: Therefore also will I make [thee] sick in smiting thee, in making [thee] desolate because of thy sins.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3

Jeremiah 31:3 speaks of God's everlasting love and kindness, contrasting with Micah 6:13 where He expresses intent to 'make thee sick in smiting thee.'

Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

In Isaiah 54:10, God speaks of unchanging kindness and peace, contradicting Micah 6:13 where He expresses bringing destruction and chastisement.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Lamentations 3:22-23 highlights God's mercies and compassions which are new every morning, unlike Micah 6:13 which focuses on God inflicting punishment.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

Psalm 103:8-10 describes God as merciful and slow to anger, which is at odds with the punitive nature of God as described in Micah 6:13.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with John 3:16

John 3:16 emphasizes God's love and the gift of eternal life through His Son, contrasting the punishment and affliction mentioned in Micah 6:13.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

2 Peter 3:9 speaks of God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish, which contradicts the immediate corrective intention of God in Micah 6:13.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, which contrasts with the pronouncement of punishment in Micah 6:13.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 states God takes no pleasure in anyone's death, a stark contrast to the punishment and destruction highlighted in Micah 6:13.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with James 1:17

James 1:17 describes God as the giver of every good and perfect gift, contradicting the punishing and harmful actions projected in Micah 6:13.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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