Micah 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 6:5 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim u..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 6:5 — KJV
“O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD.”
— Micah 6:5 (KJV)
Micah 6:5 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 6:5
“Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:”
Shares key themes with Micah 6:5: balak, king, moab
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with Micah 6:5: people, now, son
“And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Micah 6:5: people, now, may
“And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son's son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Micah 6:5: now, son, may
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Micah 6:5: people, now, may
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