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Micah 6:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Micah 6:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Micah chapter 6 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? body: Heb. belly”
Micah 6:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Micah 6:7
Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? The hypothetical offerings escalate to absurdity, exposing the bankruptcy of works-righteousness. "Thousands of rams" (בְּאַלְפֵי אֵילִים, be-alfei eilim) and "ten thousands of rivers of oil" (בְּרִבְבוֹת נַחֲלֵי־שָׁמֶן, be-rivevot nachalei-shamen) propose extravagant quantities far exceeding normal sacrifices. The hyperbole reveals desperation—how much is enough to satisfy God?"Shall I give my firstborn for my tra...
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Cross-References for Micah 6:7
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“yes”
“or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.”
“Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices”
“nor male goats from your pens.”
“and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“and offered him for a burnt offering on the wall. There was great wrath against Israel: and they departed from him”
“which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom”
“which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom”
“and practiced sorcery”
“nor its animals sufficient for a burnt offering.”