Micah 2:7

O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Micah 2:7

BSB

Should it be said, O house of Jacob, "Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?" Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?

AKJV

O you that are named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly?

CPDV

The house of Jacob says, "Has the Spirit of the Lord been weakened, or are such things his thoughts?" Are not my words good for him who walks uprightly?

ERV

Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?

NHEB

Shall it be said, O house of Jacob: "Is the Spirit of the LORD angry? Are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him who walks blamelessly?"

SMT

Causing the house of Jacob to say, Was the spirit of Jehovah shortened? if these his doings? shall not my words do good to a people going straight?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Micah 2:7

OthouthatartnamedH559VerbthehouseH1004Noun MasculineofJacobH3290Proper Name MasculineisthespiritH7307Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name straitenedH7114VerbarethesehisdoingsH4611Noun MasculinedonotmywordsH1697Noun MasculinedogoodH3190VerbtohimthatwalkethH1980Verb uprightlyH3477Adjective

Commentary for Micah 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Micah 2:7

Summary

God's patience questioned by rebels

Event

Rhetorical questions about God

Estimated Time Period

c. 750-700 BC