Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 7:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 7:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 7:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, this means that people who don't follow God will be very scared and feel very low, just like snakes and worms on the ground. They will come out from their hiding places because they realize how powerful God is and they are afraid.

Micah 7:17: They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee. [worms: or, creeping things]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12

This verse speaks of going out with joy and being led forth with peace, which contradicts the imagery of fear and dread in Micah 7:17.

Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.

Contradiction with Romans 8:15

This verse mentions not receiving the spirit of bondage again to fear, whereas Micah 7:17 describes fear overtaking others.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

States there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, contradicting the idea of dread in Micah 7:17.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Notes that God has given us a spirit of power, love, and sound mind, not fear, contradicting the fearful imagery in Micah 7:17.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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