Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Micah 1:14 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Micah 1:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Micah chapter 1 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel. to: or, for Moreshethgath Achzib: that is, A lie”
Micah 1:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Micah 1:14
Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth-gath (לָכֵן תִּתְּנִי שִׁלּוּחִים עַל־מוֹרֶשֶׁת גַּת, lakhen titteni shilluchim al-Moresheth Gat). מוֹרֶשֶׁת גַּת (Moresheth-Gath) was Micah's hometown (1:1), located near the Philistine city Gath. שִׁלּוּחִים (shilluchim) means sending away, parting gifts, or farewell presents—the kind given to a departing daughter (Genesis 31:16). The wordplay suggests מוֹרֶשֶׁת (Moresheth) sounds like מְאֹרָשָׂה (me'orasah, betrothed)—Jerusalem must give parting gifts as if divorcing a betrothed bride.The houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Micah 1:14
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“and Achzib”
“and in the treasures of the king's house”
“than to put confidence in man.”
“and my wound incurable”
“and measured them with the line”
“of the lioness and the lion”
“saying”
“each a son of man in whom there is no help.”
“Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah”
“and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.”