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

בְּכוֹרִ first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a
חָמָ֔ס violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
בִּלְעָ֣ם Bileam H1109 · TWOT 251b
מַטֶּ֖ה branch H4294 · TWOT 1352b

People & Context

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.

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.

Jehovah Interrogates His People

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

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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