Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of burnt offerings, suggesting God is not pleased with sacrifices, which contrasts with the inquiry in Micah 6:6 about approaching God with them.
Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23
Here, God states He did not command sacrifices when bringing Israel out of Egypt, emphasizing obedience instead, contradicting the focus on offerings in Micah 6:6.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse expresses God's desire for mercy rather than sacrifice, opposing the notion of presenting burnt offerings as mentioned in Micah 6:6.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
These verses acknowledge that God does not delight in sacrifice but in a contrite heart, which is contrary to the implication in Micah 6:6 that sacrifice is a means to approach God.
Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
God states He despises Israel's feast days and offerings, contradicting the idea in Micah 6:6 that such offerings are how one should come before the Lord.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Paradox #1
Micah 6:6 raises questions about the nature of worship and sacrifice. It can be seen as highlighting a potential conflict between performing religious rituals and understanding what God truly desires from people. Some might interpret it as suggesting that external rituals alone are not sufficient if they lack genuine commitment and righteousness. This could be seen as inconsistent if someone believes that rituals and sacrifices are inherently enough to please God.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests offering sacrifices to please God, but elsewhere in the Bible, like in 1 Samuel 15:22, it says obeying God is more important than sacrifices. This could seem inconsistent about what's more important: sacrifices or obedience.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of external rituals versus true ethical behavior. People might focus on performing religious ceremonies rather than practicing justice, kindness, and humility, which could lead to a conflict between outward actions and inner moral values.