Micah 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 2:3 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your neck..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 2:3 — KJV
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil.”
— Micah 2:3 (KJV)
Micah 2:3 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 2:3
“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
Shares key themes with Micah 2:3: therefore, thus, saith
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.”
Shares key themes with Micah 2:3: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Micah 2:3: therefore, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD. rebellion: Heb. revolt”
Shares key themes with Micah 2:3: therefore, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.”
Shares key themes with Micah 2:3: therefore, thus, saith
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