Micah 2:7
What does Micah 2:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Micah 2:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
KJV
King James Version · 1611O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Is the Lord quickly made angry? are these his doings? do not his words do good to his people Israel?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Doth the house of Jacob say, `Hath the Spirit of Jehovah been shortened? Are these His doings?' Do not My words benefit the people that is walking uprightly?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The house of Jacob saith: Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened or are these his thoughts? Are not my words good to him that walketh uprightly?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890O thou [that art] named the house of Jacob, Is Jehovah impatient? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 48:1
Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah; who swear by the name of Jehovah, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness
- Romans 9:6
Butit isnot as though the word of God hath come to nought. For they are not all Israel, that are of Israel:
- 2 Corinthians 6:12
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.
- Proverbs 14:2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
- Romans 2:28
For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh:
- Psalms 84:11
For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Micah 2
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Micah 2.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About the Justice of God
God’s justice is a foundational aspect of His character, consistently revealed throughout scripture as a perfect balance of righteousness, fairness, and love.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Majesty of God
God’s majesty refers to His supreme greatness, dignity, and awesome power, revealing His incomparable nature and reign over all creation
Topic
Bible Verses About the Mercy of God
God’s mercy is a profound aspect of His character, showing His compassionate love and steadfast faithfulness toward humanity
What the Bible says about…