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Micah, 1

1. The word of Yahweh which came to Micah of Moresheth during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah kings of Judah. His visions about Samaria and Jerusalem.

1. The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

2. Listen, all you peoples, attend, earth and everyone on it! Yahweh intends to give evidence against you, the Lord, from his holy temple.

2. Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Lord GOD be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple.

3. For look, Yahweh is leaving his home, down he comes, he treads the heights of earth.

3. For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.

4. Beneath him, the mountains melt, and valleys are torn open, like wax near a fire, like water pouring down a slope.

4. And the mountains shall be molten under him, and the valleys shall be cleft, as wax before the fire, [and] as the waters [that are] poured down a steep place.

5. All this is because of the crime of Jacob, the sin of the House of Israel. What is the crime of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? What is the sin of the House of Judah? Is it not Jerusalem?

5. For the transgression of Jacob [is] all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What [is] the transgression of Jacob? [is it] not Samaria? and what [are] the high places of Judah? [are they] not Jerusalem?

6. So I shall make Samaria a ruin in the open country, a place for planting vines. I shall send her stones rolling into the valley, until I have laid her foundations bare.

6. Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, [and] as plantings of a vineyard: and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and I will discover the foundations thereof.

7. All her images will be shattered, all her earnings consumed by fire. I shall leave all her idols derelict- they were amassed out of prostitutes' earnings and prostitutes' earnings once more they will be.

7. And all the graven images thereof shall be beaten to pieces, and all the hires thereof shall be burned with the fire, and all the idols thereof will I lay desolate: for she gathered [it] of the hire of an harlot, and they shall return to the hire of an harlot.

8. This is why I shall howl and wail, why I shall go barefoot and naked, why I shall howl like the jackals, why I shall shriek like the owls;

8. Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked: I will make a wailing like the dragons, and mourning as the owls.

9. for there is no cure for the wounds that Yahweh inflicts: the blow falls on Judah, it falls on the gateway of my people, on Jerusalem itself.

9. For her wound [is] incurable; for it is come unto Judah; he is come unto the gate of my people, [even] to Jerusalem.

10. Do not announce it in Gath, in . . . shed no tears! In Beth-Leaphrah roll in the dust!

10. Declare ye [it] not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.

11. Sound the horn, inhabitant of Shaphir! She has not left her city, she who lives in Zaanan. Beth-Ezel is torn from its foundations, from its strong supports.

11. Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing.

12. What hope has she of happiness, she who lives in Maroth? Instead Yahweh sent down disaster on the gateway of Jerusalem itself!

12. For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.

13. Harness the horse to the chariot, you inhabitant of Lachish! That is where the sin of the daughter of Zion began; the crimes of Israel can be traced to you!

13. O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she [is] the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.

14. And so you must provide a dowry for Moresheth-Gath. Beth-Achzib will prove a disappointment for the kings of Israel.

14. Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib [shall be] a lie to the kings of Israel.

15. The plunderer will come to you again, you citizen of Mareshah! And into Adullam will vanish the glory of Israel.

15. Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel.

16. Off with your hair, shave your head, for the children that were your joy. Make yourselves bald like the vulture, for they have left you for exile.

16. Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.



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Fußnoten:

1:1-2 - The prophet Micah begins his message with a call to action to the earth and the mountains, emphasizing that God's judgment is imminent. This call emphasizes God's authority over all creation, symbolizing the scope of His judgment (see also Isaiah 2:19 and Revelation 20:11-15).

1:3-4 - God's descent upon Judah and Israel, represented by great destruction, illustrates the seriousness of divine judgment. Micah's vision demonstrates how sin has profound consequences for the nations (see also Ezekiel 7:2-4 and Amos 9:5-6).

1:5-7 - The corruption of Israel and Judah, reflected in the sin of Samaria and Jerusalem, is the primary reason for God's judgment. The sin of the nations, particularly idolatry, will result in destruction, evidencing the nature of God's justice (see also 2 Kings 17:7-18 and Isaiah 1:4).

1:8-9 - The prophet expresses his lament over impending destruction, symbolizing the pain and suffering that come with judgment. Lament is an expression of repentance and recognition of the gravity of sin (see also Jeremiah 4:19 and Amos 6:6).

1:10-16 - The prophet uses city names to illustrate the coming judgment, indicating that God's judgment will affect every corner of the kingdom. The cities mentioned serve as metaphors for the different forms of sin (see also Isaiah 10:28-34 and Jeremiah 23:10).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Micah, 1:

Micah chapter 1 opens with a powerful prophecy of judgment. How does God respond to the unfaithfulness of His people? This powerful text announces divine judgment on Samaria and Jerusalem, using vivid images of destruction and lamentation. The prophet Micah reveals God's sovereignty over the nations and His holiness that demands justice. The chapter also demonstrates God's broken heart at the need to discipline His people. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the crucial themes of this prophetic chapter.

Isaiah 1:2: "Hear, O heavens! Listen, O earth! For the Lord said: 'I raised children and made them grow up, but they rebelled against me.'" - Just as Micah 1 begins with a call for all to listen, Isaiah uses similar language to call attention to God's judgment.

Amos 3:2: "Of all the families of the earth, I have chosen you alone; therefore I will punish them for all their wickedness." - This verse echoes the theme of Micah 1 about God's judgment against his chosen people because of their sins.

Jeremiah 26:18: "Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. He said to all the people of Judah: Thus says the Lord of hosts: Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple hill a thicket.'" - This verse directly quotes Micah 3:12, showing the lasting impact of its prophecy.

Hosea 5:10: "The leaders of Judah are like those who change the boundary marks. I will pour out my wrath on them like a flood of waters." - Just as Micah 1 speaks of judgment on Judah, Hosea uses a similar flood image to describe God's wrath.

2 Kings 18:9-10: "In the fourth year of the reign of Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. After three years the Assyrians conquered it." - This historical account corresponds to the context of Micah's prophecy about the fall of Samaria in Micah 1:6-7.

FAQ:

What does Micah prophesy about Samaria and Jerusalem in Micah 1?

Micah prophesies the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem because of their idolatry and injustice. The destruction will be complete, and the cities will be laid waste as a result of sin. (Micah 1:6-7)

How does Micah describe God's judgment on the people of Israel?

Micah describes a severe judgment, with cities being razed to the ground and the leaders of the people being punished for their corrupt practices and immorality. (Micah 1:3-4)

What does the expression "I will make you a heap of ruins" mean?

This expression symbolizes the complete devastation that will come upon Samaria, representing total destruction as punishment for the sins of idolatry and corruption. (Micah 1:6)

What is the reason for God's anger against Israel and Judah in Micah 1?

God's wrath is provoked by idolatry, corruption, dishonesty, and the exploitation of the people by the leaders. They have abandoned righteousness and true worship. (Micah 1:5)

What does Micah ask the people of Judah to do in response to God's message?

Micah calls on the people of Judah to repent and humble themselves before God, acknowledging their sins and seeking restoration. (Micah 1:10-16)


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