Micah 7:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 7:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 7:9 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgmen..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 7:9 — KJV
“I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.”
— Micah 7:9 (KJV)
Micah 7:9 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 7:9
“For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:9: lord, because, against
“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 7:9: lord, because, against
“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 7:9: lord, because, against
“And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:9: lord, because, sinned
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Micah 7:9: bear, lord, because
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