Micah 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 1:3 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 1:3 — KJV
“For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.”
— Micah 1:3 (KJV)
Micah 1:3 in Context — About the Book of Micah
Micah alternates judgment and hope with a prophet's precision — predicting both Jerusalem's fall and Bethlehem as Messiah's birthplace seven centuries early. His summary of true religion is unmatched: act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
Cross-References for Micah 1:3
“For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:3: behold, lord, cometh
“For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name. wind: or, spirit”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:3: lord, place, tread
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:3: behold, lord, cometh
“Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. found...: or, subdued”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:3: lord, place, tread
“And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee.”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:3: behold, lord, place
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