The Book of Micah
The Book of Micah combines messages of judgment and hope, confronting Israel's leaders for injustice while promising future restoration. Micah condemns corruption, oppression, and false prophets.
Amid warnings of judgment, Micah offers hope through messianic prophecy, famously predicting that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. He emphasizes God's desire for justice, mercy, and humility.
Micah teaches:
- •God desires justice, mercy, and humility
- •Judgment is followed by hope
- •God remains faithful to His promises.
Author
Micah
Written
735-700 BC
Chapters
7
Characters in Micah
Key Themes in Micah
Verse Commentaries in Micah
Micah 4:5
"For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will…"
Micah 5:2
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousand…"
Micah 5:3
"Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaile…"
Micah 5:4
"And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majest…"
Micah 6:8
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD requi…"
Micah 7:7
"Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my sal…"
Micah 7:8
"Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when…"
Micah 7:19
"He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue ou…"
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Take the Micah Bible Quiz (KJV)
Ten KJV questions from the Book of Micah, with chapter and verse on every answer.
Structured Plans for Micah
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Miracles in the Book of Micah
Supernatural acts of God recorded in Micah:
Cleansing of the Ten Lepers
Jesus cleansed ten lepers on the way to Jerusalem; only one — a Samaritan — returned to give thanks.
Read the miracleHealing of Malchus' Ear
Jesus restores the severed ear of the high priest's servant at His arrest in Gethsemane.
Read the miracleThe Glory of the LORD Fills Solomon's Temple
Fire falls and the glory of the LORD fills the temple at its dedication, so the priests cannot stand to minister.
Read the miracleElisha Blinds the Syrian Army
Elisha prays and the Syrian army is struck blind, then led into Samaria and shown mercy.
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Free KJV quizzes covering Micah — instant feedback, verse references on every answer.
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Mercy Bible Quiz
God's tender mercies and the call to be merciful.
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Micah Quiz
A 10-question study on the prophecies and promises found in the book of Micah.
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Mercy Bible Quiz
His mercy endureth for ever — the lovingkindness of the LORD toward His people.
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