Source edition
Septuaginta. The Old Testament in Greek According to the Septuagint. Volume 3: Hosea-4 Maccabees, Psalms of Solomon, Enoch, The Odes. Swete, Henry Barclay, editor. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1905
Source data
Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cloned and adapted by Humanitext, with ongoing edits.
Summary
This biblical prophetic book records the words of God delivered to the prophet Micah in the 8th century BCE. The work addresses the severe social injustices, corruption of leaders, and idolatry in Samaria and Jerusalem, proclaiming God's impending judgment and the desolation of these cities. Amidst these warnings of ruin, the book offers messages of hope, predicting the emergence of a future ruler from Bethlehem who will gather the remnant of Israel and establish ultimate peace. A central dialogue features a divine lawsuit where God pleads His case against Israel, emphasizing that He desires justice, mercy, and humility rather than outward, superficial sacrifices. Finally, despite lamenting the moral decay of his society, the prophet expresses deep faith in God's forgiveness, concluding with a prayer of trust in God's enduring covenant and mercy.