Micah 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 7

1 Hear, I pray, that which Jehovah is saying: Rise up, contend with the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.

2 Mountains, and the enduring foundations of the earth, hear the contention of Jehovah, for Jehovah has a contention with His people, and He will argue with Israel.

3 My people, what have I done to you? And how have I made you weary? Answer against Me.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah's controversy for unkindness, for ignorance, for injustice, and for idolatry.

Key Hebrew Words

רִיב contention, lawsuit H7379 · TWOT 2159a
מִשְׁפָּט justice H4941 · TWOT 2443c
חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
פָּדָה redeem, ransom H6299 · TWOT 1734
פֶּ֫שַׁע transgression H6588 · TWOT 1846a
עֹלָה burnt offering H5930 · TWOT 1624d

People & Context

Moses

Sent by Jehovah before Israel out of Egypt, recalled as proof of His covenant faithfulness (v.4).

Aaron

Sent with Moses and Miriam to lead Israel out of the house of slaves (v.4).

Miriam

Sent before the people alongside Moses and Aaron in the Exodus deliverance (v.4).

Balak

King of Moab who plotted against Israel, recalled to show Jehovah's righteous acts (v.5).

Balaam

Son of Beor who answered Balak from Shittim to Gilgal, cited as evidence of Jehovah's righteousness (v.5).

Ahab

King of Israel whose works and house Judah followed, bringing the threatened desolation (v.16).

Timeline

Jehovah Commands a Contention with the Mountains

Jehovah tells the prophet to rise up, contend with the mountains, and let the hills hear his voice.

Micah 6:1
Mountains Called to Hear Jehovah's Lawsuit

The mountains and enduring foundations of the earth are called to hear Jehovah's contention and argument against His people Israel.

Micah 6:2
Jehovah Interrogates His People

Jehovah asks His people what He has done to them and how He has made them weary, demanding an answer.

Micah 6:3

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