Book of Micah
Old TestamentMinor Prophets

Book of Micah

7

Chapters

105

Verses

Micah

Author

735-700 BC

Date Written

Overview

Micah condemns social injustice while prophesying the Messiah's birthplace and God's ultimate mercy.

Purpose

To denounce injustice, announce judgment, and proclaim hope in the coming Messiah.

Historical Context

A contemporary of Isaiah, Micah prophesied during Assyria's threat to Judah.

Name Origins

Hebrew

מיכה

Mikhah

Who is Like Yah

Greek

Μιχαίας Γʹ

III. Michaias

Key Themes

JusticeJudgmentHopeMessiahCompassionTrue Religion

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Book Outline

Judgment

1:1-2:13

Doom on Samaria and Judah

Hope

3:1-5:15

Rulers condemned, Messiah promised

Controversy

6:1-7:20

God's case and ultimate mercy

Key Verses

What doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy.
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little.
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity?

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