Micah 7:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 7:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 7:3 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 7:3 — KJV
“That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up. his...: Heb. the mischief of his soul”
— Micah 7:3 (KJV)
Micah 7:3 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 7:3
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:3: evil, great, desire
“Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both. searched: Heb. felt”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:3: may, both, judge
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:3: asketh, desire, heb
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:3: may, judge, great
“As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work: earnestly...: Heb. gapeth after”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:3: earnestly, reward, desire
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