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Micah 7

20 verses

TL;DR

Micah 7 portrays a lament over social injustice and personal betrayal, yet turns to God for mercy and justice.

Summary

Micah opens with a poetic lament, comparing himself to a barren harvest lacking fruit. He describes pervasive moral decay, where upright people are gone and everyone hunts for blood. He warns against trusting friends and family, noting how even kin can become enemies. Despite the bleak social picture, he declares his turn to the LORD, waiting for salvation. He expresses confidence that the LORD will be his light in darkness and that He will bring justice to the wronged. The passage foretells a future where the enemy will be humbled, and Israel’s walls will be rebuilt. It culminates with an affirmation of God’s everlasting mercy and faithfulness to His covenant.

Outline
  1. Social decay and personal betrayal
  2. Turning to God for hope and justice
  3. Prophetic promise of restoration and divine mercy
Themes
Social injustice and moral corruptionBetrayal within personal relationshipsHope in God's mercy and justice
Keywords
justicebetrayalhopemercydeliverancefaithlightdarknessenemy
People
LORDGod
Places
Assyriafortified citiesriverseamountainCarmelBashanGileadEgypt
Things
summer fruitsgrape harvestbrierthorn hedgerodflocklightwalls
Key Verses
  • Micah 7:7: Expression of faith and trust in God
  • Micah 7:8: Contrast between adversity and divine support
  • Micah 7:18: Emphasis on God's mercy and forgiveness
Questions
  • What does Micah’s lament reveal about human nature?
  • How does he reconcile betrayal with faith?
  • In what ways does the text illustrate God’s merciful character?
  • What does the imagery of barren harvests suggest about Israel’s spiritual state?
  • How does the passage link social injustice to personal suffering?
  • What lessons can contemporary readers draw about trusting in God amid injustice?
  • How does the prophetic promise of restoration inspire hope?
Sentiment

mixed
mix of lament and hope