The Book of Micah
Micah condemns the injustice of his day and foretells the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem, summing up true religion in justice, mercy and humility before God.
- Testament
- Old (7 chapters)
- Type
- Minor Prophet
- Author
- Micah of Moresheth, a small village in Judah; a contemporary of Isaiah.
- Date
- Active roughly 740-700 BC.
What the LORD requires
Micah 6:8 is one of the Bible's most quoted summaries of true religion: 'He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?' Three short verbs. A lifetime of practice.
The shepherd from Bethlehem
Micah 5:2 names Bethlehem as the birthplace of the coming ruler — quoted at the visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:6). A small prophet from a small town, naming a small town, naming the king.
Key verses (KJV)
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” — Micah 6:8 (KJV)
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.” — Micah 5:2 (KJV)
“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity?” — Micah 7:18 (KJV)
How to read Micah
Read chapters 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 first — they carry the weight. Read Micah 6:8 every morning for a week and see what it shifts in you.
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