Micah 6:1

"Micah."

Key Reflection

In Micah 6:1, the opening line "Listen now to what the LORD says" immediately draws attention to the divine authority and invites the listener to pay close attention. This sets the stage for a call to justice and righteousness, emphasizing that hearing God's word is more important than complex rituals or sacrifices.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Hear ye now what the Lord saith -If ye will not hear the rebuke of man, hear now at last the word of God. “Arise thou, Micah.” The prophet was not willing to be the herald of woe to his people; but had to arise at the bidding of God, that he might not “be rebellious like that rebellious house”Ezekiel 2:8. Stand up; as one having all authority to rebuke, and daunted by none. He muses the hearer, as shewing it to be a very grave urgent matter, to be done promptly, urgently, without delay.

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