He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah 6:8 KJV
About the Book of Micah
Micah, a village prophet from Judah, spoke at the same time as Isaiah. He condemns the rulers, prophets and merchants of Samaria and Jerusalem who seize land and cheat the poor, and warns that both cities will fall. Between the warnings come promises: a ruler will come from Bethlehem, nations will stream to God's mountain and turn swords into plowshares, and God will pardon sins and throw them into the sea. The book is arranged in three cycles of judgment followed by hope, and the last lines marvel at God's forgiveness.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 7
- Verses: 105
Who Wrote Micah, and When?
Author: Micah of Moresheth.
When it was written: Ministry around 740-700 BC.
Main Themes in Micah
- Justice for ordinary people
- A ruler from Bethlehem
- God's pardon
A Key Verse: Micah 6:8
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
In a single verse Micah sums up what God requires: justice, kindness and humility.
Reading Tip
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Micah?
Micah has 7 chapters and 105 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Micah?
Author: Micah of Moresheth. When it was written: Ministry around 740-700 BC.
What is Micah about?
Micah, a village prophet from Judah, spoke at the same time as Isaiah. He condemns the rulers, prophets and merchants of Samaria and Jerusalem who seize land and cheat the poor, and warns that both cities will fall. Between the warnings come promises: a ruler will come from Bethlehem, nations will stream to God's mountain and turn swords into plowshares, and God will pardon sins and throw them into the sea. The book is arranged in three cycles of judgment followed by hope, and the last lines marvel at God's forgiveness.
Can I get a random verse from only Micah?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Micah only. Every one of its 105 verses has an equal chance.