Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God has shown us what is good, which is being fair, being kind, and living in a way that stays close to God with a humble heart. Christians believe that these actions make God happy.

Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

"Eye for eye, tooth for tooth" contradicts the call for justice with mercy in Micah 6:8.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Joshua 8:1-2

Command to destroy enemies and take spoil contradicts the humility and mercy directed in Micah 6:8.

Joshua 8:1-2: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17

Command to utterly destroy certain nations contradicts the mercy and love advised in Micah 6:8.

Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

Command to destroy the Amalekites contradicts the requirement for justice and mercy outlined in Micah 6:8.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

Command to show no mercy to certain tribes contradicts the act of loving mercy in Micah 6:8.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:5

The idea that everyone proud in heart is an abomination contradicts the humility aspect of Micah 6:8.

Proverbs 16:5: Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

Jesus’ teaching on not resisting evil contrasts with Old Testament justice and retribution laws, which differ from the simple justice in Micah 6:8.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Numbers 31:17-18

The directive to kill all except young girls contradicts the loving mercy aspect in Micah 6:8.

Numbers 31:17-18: Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. [him: Heb. a male]
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