Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 7:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 7:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 7:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God is being asked to take care of His people, just like a shepherd takes care of sheep. The verse is a prayer for God to lead them safely and give them good places to live, like He did a long time ago.

Micah 7:14: Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily [in] the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed [in] Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. [Feed: or, Rule]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:3

Contradicts by describing the gathering and restoration of the remnant of God's flock rather than leading them as described in Micah 7:14.

Jeremiah 23:3: And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:11-13

Contradicts by emphasizing God's direct intervention in gathering and rescuing his scattered sheep rather than leaving them to be led in their own land.

Ezekiel 34:11-13: For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, [even] I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

Contradicts by depicting God as actively gathering and caring for his flock, contrasting with the passive shepherding implied in Micah 7:14.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:36

Contradicts by showing Jesus' compassion for his scattered sheep, emphasizing their need for a shepherd, unlike the imagery of being fed in Micah 7:14.

Matthew 9:36: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. [fainted...: or, were tired and lay down]

Contradiction with John 10:14-16

Contradicts by highlighting Jesus as the good shepherd who knows his sheep and will bring them together, differing from the feeding and dwelling aspect in Micah 7:14.

John 10:14-16: I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-2

Contradicts by focusing on God's provision and guidance for the individual sheep rather than the overall tending of the flock in Micah 7:14.

Psalm 23:1-2: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
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