Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 7:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 7:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 7:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, it's like someone who looks for tasty fruit in summer but can't find any because it's all gone. He feels very sad and wishes he could find some sweet and ripe fruit to eat.

Micah 7:1: Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: [there is] no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. [when...: Heb. the gatherings of summer]

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Describes the righteous as trees yielding fruit in due season, contrasting the lack of fruit in Micah 7:1.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8

Depicts the faithful as flourishing like a tree by waters, opposite to the barren harvest in Micah 7:1.

Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]

Contradiction with John 15:5

Jesus promises fruitful lives for those abiding in Him, contrasting the unfruitfulness in Micah 7:1.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22

Lists the fruits of the Spirit, suggesting abundance in spiritual life, as opposed to the desolation in Micah 7:1.

Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Psalm 92:14

The righteous will still bear fruit in old age, which contradicts the empty vineyard metaphor in Micah 7:1.

Psalm 92:14: They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; [flourishing: Heb. green]
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