Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God will show everyone His power, and the other countries will be so surprised and confused that they won't know what to say or hear. It's like when something amazing happens, and people are so shocked they cover their mouths and can't believe their ears.

Micah 7:16: The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay [their] hand upon [their] mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse describes nations coming together in peace and ceasing from warfare, which contrasts with nations being confounded and covering their mouths in Micah 7:16.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:22

This verse suggests that all the ends of the earth will turn to God and be saved, differing from the confounded state of the nations in Micah 7:16.

Isaiah 45:22: Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse speaks of being still and recognizing God, implying a sense of peace and understanding, unlike the confounded nations in Micah 7:16.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:23

This verse speaks of people from all nations seeking God and His people, which contrasts with the nations being confused and in awe as described in Micah 7:16.

Zechariah 8:23: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days [it shall come to pass], that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard [that] God [is] with you.

Contradiction with John 12:32

This verse talks about Jesus drawing all people to Himself, in contrast to Micah 7:16 where nations are confounded and overwhelmed.

John 12:32: And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all [men] unto me.
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