1. egenonto logizomenoi kopouV kai ergazomenoi kaka en taiV koitaiV autwn kai ama th hmera suneteloun auta dioti ouk hran proV ton qeon taV ceiraV autwn
2. kai epequmoun agrouV kai dihrpazon orfanouV kai oikouV katedunasteuon kai dihrpazon andra kai ton oikon autou andra kai thn klhronomian autou
3. dia touto tade legei kurioV idou egw logizomai epi thn fulhn tauthn kaka ex wn ou mh arhte touV trachlouV umwn kai ou mh poreuqhte orqoi exaifnhV oti kairoV ponhroV estin
4. en th hmera ekeinh lhmfqhsetai ef' umaV parabolh kai qrhnhqhsetai qrhnoV en melei legwn talaipwria etalaipwrhsamen meriV laou mou katemetrhqh en scoiniw kai ouk hn o kwluswn auton tou apostreyai oi agroi hmwn diemerisqhsan
5. dia touto ouk estai soi ballwn scoinion en klhrw en ekklhsia kuriou
6. mh klaiete dakrusin mhde dakruetwsan epi toutoiV ou gar apwsetai oneidh
7. o legwn oikoV iakwb parwrgisen pneuma kuriou ei tauta ta epithdeumata autou estin ouc oi logoi autou eisin kaloi met' autou kai orqoi peporeuntai
8. kai emprosqen o laoV mou eiV ecqran antesth katenanti thV eirhnhV autou thn doran autou exedeiran tou afelesqai elpida suntrimmon polemou
9. dia touto hgoumenoi laou mou aporrifhsontai ek twn oikiwn trufhV autwn dia ta ponhra epithdeumata autwn exwsqhsan eggisate oresin aiwnioiV
10. anasthqi kai poreuou oti ouk estin soi auth h anapausiV eneken akaqarsiaV diefqarhte fqora
11. katediwcqhte oudenoV diwkontoV pneuma esthsen yeudoV estalaxen soi eiV oinon kai mequsma kai estai ek thV stagonoV tou laou toutou
12. sunagomenoV sunacqhsetai iakwb sun pasin ekdecomenoV ekdexomai touV kataloipouV tou israhl epi to auto qhsomai thn apostrofhn autwn wV probata en qliyei wV poimnion en mesw koithV autwn exalountai ex anqrwpwn
13. dia thV diakophV pro proswpou autwn diekoyan kai dihlqon pulhn kai exhlqon di' authV kai exhlqen o basileuV autwn pro proswpou autwn o de kurioV hghsetai autwn
Footnotes:
2:1-2 - Micah condemns those who practice injustice, stealing others' land, and oppressing the weak. God's condemnation of social injustice is a central theme, reflecting His justice regarding the exploitation of the poor and vulnerable (see also Proverbs 14:31 and Isaiah 10:1-2).
2:3-5 - God's judgment will come upon those who practice oppression. Micah's words reveal that injustice will result in the loss of inheritances and security for the wicked, indicating that God does not tolerate exploitation (see also Jeremiah 5:28 and Zechariah 7:10).
2:6-7 - The people of Israel react badly to Micah's message, rejecting the idea that God's judgment would come upon them. Their rejection of God's Word reflects the people's hardness of heart and pride (see also Isaiah 30:9-11 and Amos 2:12).
2:8-11 - The oppression and selfishness of the leaders are exposed, as they destroy the people and deceive the trust of the righteous. The image of the "remnant" begins to appear as the hope of restoration, showing that God will still have mercy on a small, faithful group (see also Isaiah 1:23 and Jeremiah 23:1-4).
2:12-13 - Micah concludes with a promise of restoration, where God will gather His people again, symbolizing the faithful remnant who will be saved. The promise of salvation and restoration is a sign of God's mercy (see also Ezekiel 37:21-28 and Romans 11:5-6).
Verses related to Miquéias, 2:
Micah chapter 2 exposes social corruption and future hope. What injustices does God condemn? This incisive text denounces the oppression of the powerful against the poor, the greed of leaders and the rejection of the prophetic word. Micah reveals God's heart for social justice and His promise of future restoration. The chapter balances judgment with hope, pointing to a time of reunion and liberation for God's people. Consider with us five biblical passages that echo the pressing themes of this challenging chapter.
Isaiah 5:8: "Woe to you who acquire house after house and field after field, until there is no space left and you are left as the only inhabitants of the land." - This verse from Isaiah reflects the same theme as Micah 2:1-2 about the greed of the powerful.
Amos 2:6: "Thus says the Lord: For three transgressions of Israel, and even more for four, I will not suspend the punishment. They sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals." - Amos, like Micah in 2:1-2, condemns the oppression of the poor by the rich.
Jeremiah 23:17: "They keep saying to those who despise the word of the Lord, 'You will have peace.' And to all who follow the stubbornness of their hearts they say: 'You will not suffer any misfortune'." - This verse echoes Micah's criticism of false prophets in 2:11.
Ezekiel 13:10: "Because they led my people astray, saying, Peace, when there is no peace, and because when a weak wall is built, they cover it with mortar," - Like Micah 2:11, Ezekiel criticizes false prophets who promise peace when judgment is near.
Zephaniah 3:19-20: "At that time I will punish all who oppressed you; I will save the crippled and gather the scattered. I will give them praise and honor in all the lands where they have been shamed. At that time will I bring them, yes, I will gather them together." - This verse reflects the promise of restoration in Micah 2:12-13.
FAQ:
What does Micah denounce against the leaders of Israel and Judah in Micah 2?
Micah denounces leaders who practice oppression, steal land, and exploit the poor, while prophesying false promises of peace. (Micah 2:1-3)
What does God promise to the faithful remnant of Israel?
God promises to restore the faithful remnant of Israel, bringing them back to their land and establishing a kingdom of peace and prosperity. (Micah 2:12-13)
How does Micah describe the situation of the people who turned away from God?
Micah describes a lost and sinful people, seeking their own interests and turning away from God’s laws, which will result in destruction. (Micah 2:4-5)
What does God's promise about Israel's restoration mean?
The restoration of Israel represents a return to the covenant with God, the healing of spiritual wounds, and the restoration of justice and prosperity to the land. (Micah 2:12)
What does Micah highlight as important to true repentance?
Micah emphasizes that true repentance involves justice, mercy, and faithfulness to God, not just empty words or outward rituals. (Micah 2:6-7)
