The World English Bible (WEB): Micah
A prophetic biblical text believed to have been written in the 8th century BCE. This book is part of the Hebrew Bible, specifically categorized as a prophetic work that addresses social injustices, the moral decay of Israel, and the impending judgment from God. Micah, the prophet, speaks to the people of Israel and Judah during the reigns of several kings, offering warnings as well as hope for restoration. In this text, Micah conveys God's messages through vivid imagery and harsh critiques of corruption among leaders and idolatry among the people. He begins by lamenting the sins of Israel and predicting devastation for Samaria and Jerusalem due to their moral failures. Micah calls out the oppressors among the rich and powerful, emphasizing the consequences of their greed and injustice. However, amidst the warnings, he also speaks of future restoration, prophesying the coming of a ruler from Bethlehem who will bring peace and hope. The book balances themes of judgment with the promise of redemption, illustrating a complex relationship between divine justice and mercy.
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“Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.””
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“I believe in happy endings,” I tell him. “And it feels like this movie has gone on forthe right amount of time.”“Movie?” Dr. Patel says, and I think he would look exactly like Gandhi if he had thosewire-rim glasses and a shaved head, which is weird, especially since we are in leatherrecliners in such a bright, happy room and well, Gandhi is dead, right?“Yeah,” I say. “Haven’t you ever noticed that life is like a series of movies?””
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“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.””
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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.””
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“Blessed are the peacemakers:for they shall be called the children of God.””
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“To you, Pharisees, teachers of law, hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices and mint. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law”
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“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household.””
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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””
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“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.””
— Anonymous
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