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Micah 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Micah 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Micah chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem?”
Micah 1:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Micah 1:5
God identifies the problem's source: 'For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are not they Jerusalem?' The rhetorical questions pinpoint systemic sin: Samaria (Israel's capital) embodies Jacob's transgression—idolatry centered in the royal shrine at Bethel. Jerusalem, though housing the true temple, had corrupt 'high places' (bamot)—illicit worship sites. Leadership centers, meant to model faithfulness, became sin epicenters. Micah emphasizes corporate guil...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Micah 1:5
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“and your backsliding shall reprove you: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and a bitter”
“and say”
“and drove us out”
“The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us”
“and made also molten images for the Baals.”
“earth: behold”
“Where is the bill of your mother's divorce”
“and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria”
“for it reaches to your heart.”
“which struck him; and he said”