Micah 2
1Woe to those who plan iniquity,to those who plot evil on their beds!At morning’s light they carry it outbecause it is in their power to do it. 2They covet fields and seize them,and houses, and take them.They defraud people of their homes,they rob them of their inheritance. 3Therefore, the Lord says:“I am planning disaster against this people,from which you cannot save yourselves.You will no longer walk proudly,for it will be a time of calamity. 4In that day people will ridicule you;they will taunt you with this mournful song:‘We are utterly ruined;my people’s possession is divided up.He takes it from me!He assigns our fields to traitors.’ ” 5Therefore you will have no one in the assembly of the Lordto divide the land by lot. 6“Do not prophesy,” their prophets say.“Do not prophesy about these things;disgrace will not overtake us.” 7You descendants of Jacob, should it be said,“Does the Lord become impatient?Does he do such things?”“Do not my words do goodto the one whose ways are upright? 8Lately my people have risen uplike an enemy.You strip off the rich robefrom those who pass by without a care,like men returning from battle. 9You drive the women of my peoplefrom their pleasant homes.You take away my blessingfrom their children forever. 10Get up, go away!For this is not your resting place,because it is defiled,it is ruined, beyond all remedy. 11If a liar and deceiver comes and says,‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’that would be just the prophet for this people! 12“I will surely gather all of you, Jacob;I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel.I will bring them together like sheep in a pen,like a flock in its pasture;the place will throng with people. 13The One who breaks open the way will go up before them;they will break through the gate and go out.Their King will pass through before them,the Lord at their head.”
Study Context for Micah 2
As you study Micah 2, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Justice, Judgment, Messiah. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
JusticeJudgmentMessiah
Observation: What does Micah 2 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
Study introductions and prompts are supplementary aids, not Scripture. They do not replace prayerful reading, the authority of Scripture, a faithful local church, or pastoral care.
Study Micah 2 more deeply
Ask Matthew for a Scripture-grounded explanation using this reference, not the copyrighted NIV wording. AI explanations remain separate from Scripture.
New International Version (NIV)
The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture provided through API.Bible