Category: Micah

Micah 1:6 is about the impending judgment and destruction that will come upon Samaria, symbolizing God’s displeasure with the moral and spiritual corruption of His people, highlighting the consequences of their sins. 6 Therefore I will make Samaria a heap in the open country, a place for planting vineyards, and I will pour down her…

Micah 2:1-3 is about the condemnation of social injustice and the moral decay within Israel, highlighting how the powerful exploit the vulnerable for their gain, ultimately warning that God’s judgment will befall those who engage in such wickedness. 1 Woe to those who devise wickedness and work evil on their beds! When the morning dawns,…

Micah 7:2 is about the lamentation of the prophet Micah over the moral decay and corruption of society, highlighting the loss of righteousness and trust among people, where even the most faithful have vanished and the faithful are rare. 2 The godly has perished from the earth, and there is no one upright among mankind;…

Micah 7:5-6 is about the breakdown of trust and relationships in society, emphasizing the desperation and betrayal that individuals face even from their closest companions and family, highlighting a time of moral decay and the need for genuine righteousness amidst widespread corruption. 5 Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend;…

Micah 4:11-13 is about how the weak and afflicted will be gathered and restored by God, who will empower them to triumph over their oppressors and establish an everlasting dominion. 11 Now many nations are assembled against you, saying, “Let her be defiled, and let our eyes gaze upon Zion.” 12 But they do not…

Micah 6:11 is about the importance of honest and just dealings in economic transactions, emphasizing the need for righteousness and fairness in all aspects of life. 11 Shall I acquit the man with wicked scales and with a bag of deceitful weights? Setting the Scene for Micah 6:11 The scene in Micah 6:11 is set…

Micah 5:6-9 is about the promised Messiah who will shepherd and protect God’s people, bringing peace and victory over their enemies, ultimately establishing His reign for all eternity. 6 They shall shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod at its entrances; and he shall deliver us from the Assyrian…

Micah 5:10-15 is about a prophecy foretelling the destruction of pagan practices and the restoration of the Israelites through the strength and protection of the Lord. 10 And in that day, declares the Lord, I will cut off your horses from among you and will destroy your chariots. 11 And I will cut off the…

Micah 6:9-12 is about God’s call for His people to listen to His instruction, warning against dishonesty, corruption, and greed, and emphasizing the importance of practicing justice, love, and humility. 9 The voice of the Lord cries to the city— and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: “Hear of the rod and of…

Micah 7:11-13 is about God’s promise to restore and redeem His people, symbolized by agricultural imagery of fields being given back to the remnant of Israel after a time of desolation and exile. 11 A day for the building of your walls! In that day the boundary shall be far extended. 12 In that day…