Micah 1
1The יהוה”, usually pronounced Yahweh). word 1
2Hear 2 Listen, O earth, and all that is therein. 1 Let the Lord + 1:2 The word translated “Lord” is “Adonai.” GOD be witness against you, 2 the Lord from his holy temple. 1
3For הִנֵּה”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. the 2 and will come down and tread on the high places of the earth. 1
4The 2 and the valleys split apart like wax before the fire, 2 like waters that are poured down a steep place. 1
5“ All 2 and for the sins of the house of Israel. 1 What is the disobedience of Jacob? 2 Isn’t it Samaria? 1 And what are the high places of Judah? 2 Aren’t they Jerusalem? 1
6Therefore I 2 like places for planting vineyards; 1 and I will pour down its stones into the valley, 2 and I will uncover its foundations. 1
7All 2 all her temple gifts will be burned with fire, 2 and I will destroy all her images; 1 for of the hire of a prostitute has she gathered them, 2 and to the hire of a prostitute shall they return.” 1
8For 2 I will go stripped and naked. 2 I will howl like the jackals 2 and mourn like the ostriches. 1
9For 2 for it has come even to Judah. 1 It reaches to the gate of my people, 2 even to Jerusalem. 1
10Don’t tell 2 Don’t weep at all. 2 At Beth Ophrah + 1:10 Beth Ophrah means literally “House of Dust.” I have rolled myself in the dust. 1
11Pass 2 The inhabitant of Zaanan won’t come out. 2 The wailing of Beth Ezel will take from you his protection. 1
12For 2 because evil has come down from the LORD to the gate of Jerusalem. 1
13Harness 2 She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; 2 for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. 1
14Therefore 2 The houses of Achzib will be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel. 1
15I 2 The glory of Israel will come to Adullam. 1
16Shave 2 and cut off your hair for the children of your delight. 1 Enlarge your baldness like the vulture, 2 for they have gone into captivity from you!