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Micah, 2

1. Disaster for those who plot evil, who lie in bed planning mischief! No sooner is it dawn than they do it, since they have the power to do so.

1. Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

2. Seizing the fields that they covet, they take over houses as well, owner and house they seize alike, the man himself as well as his inheritance.

2. And they covet fields, and take [them] by violence; and houses, and take [them] away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.

3. So Yahweh says this: Look, I am now plotting a disaster for this breed from which you will not extricate your necks; you will not hold your heads up then, for the times will be disastrous indeed.

3. Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time [is] evil.

4. That day they will make a satire on you, they will strike up a dirge and say, 'We have been stripped of everything; my people's land has been divided up, no one else can restore it to them, our fields have been awarded to our despoiler.'

4. In that day shall [one] take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, [and] say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed [it] from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.

5. Because of this, you will have no one to measure out a share in Yahweh's community.

5. Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the congregation of the LORD.

6. 'Do not drivel,' they drivel, 'do not drivel like this! Disgrace will not overtake us!

6. Prophesy ye not, [say they to them that] prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, [that] they shall not take shame.

7. 'Can the House of Jacob be accursed? Has Yahweh grown short-tempered? Is that his way of going to work? His prophecies can only be favourable for his people Israel!'

7. O [thou that art] named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? [are] these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?

8. But you are the ones who play the enemy to my people. From the inoffensive man you snatch his cloak, on those who feel safe you inflict the damage of war.

8. Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

9. My people's women you evict from the homes they love, and deprive the children of my glory for ever,

9. The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.

10. saying, 'Up and off with you! You can't stay here!' For a worthless thing you exact an extortionate pledge.

10. Arise ye, and depart; for this [is] not [your] rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy [you], even with a sore destruction.

11. If a man of the spirit came and invented this lie, 'I prophesy wine and liquor for you,' he would be the prophet for a people like this.

11. If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, [saying], I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.

12. I shall assemble the whole of Jacob, I shall gather the remnant of Israel, I shall gather them together like sheep in an enclosure. And like a flock within their fold, they will bleat far away from anyone,

12. I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of [the multitude of] men.

13. their leader will break out first, then all break out through the gate and escape, with their king leading the way and with Yahweh at their head.

13. The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the LORD on the head of them.



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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).

Versos relacionados con Micah, 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)


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