Micah 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 7

1 The Word of Jehovah that was to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw on Samaria and Jerusalem:

2 Let the peoples hear, all of them. Pay attention, O earth, and its fullness. And let the Lord Jehovah be a witness against you, the Lord from His holy temple.

3 For, behold, Jehovah is coming out of His place, and He will come down and walk on the high places of the earth.

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Chapter Summary

Micah shows the wrath of Jehovah against Jacob.

Key Hebrew Words

פֶּ֫שַׁע transgression H6588 · TWOT 1846a
חַטָּאת sin H2403 · TWOT 638e
בָּמָה high place H1116 · TWOT 253
פָּסִיל graven image H6456 · TWOT 1788b
אֶתְנַן harlot's hire H868 · TWOT 2529a
עֵד witness H5707 · TWOT 1576b

People & Context

Micah of Moresheth

The prophet who receives the Word of Jehovah and sees this vision against Samaria and Jerusalem

Jotham

King of Judah named to date Micah's prophetic ministry

Ahaz

King of Judah named to date Micah's prophetic ministry

Hezekiah

King of Judah named to date Micah's prophetic ministry

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