Micah 3:1

And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Micah 3:1

BSB

Then I said: "Hear now, O leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel. Should you not know justice?

AKJV

And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and you princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?

CPDV

And I said: Listen, leaders of Jacob and chiefs of the house of Israel. Does it not belong to you to know judgment,

ERV

And I said, Hear, I pray you, ye heads of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel: is it not for you to know judgment?

NHEB

I said, "Please listen, you heads of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel: Isn't it for you to know justice?

SMT

And saying, Hear now, ye heads of Jacob, and ye judges of the house of Israel: Is it not for you to know judgment?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Micah 3:1

AndIsaidH559Verb HearH8085IprayyouOheadsH7218Noun MasculineofJacobH3290Proper Name MasculineandyeprincesH7101Noun MasculineofthehouseH1004Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineIsitnotforyoutoknowH3045Verb judgmentH4941Noun Masculine

Commentary for Micah 3:1

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

Overview of Micah 3:1

Summary

Leaders must understand righteous administration

Place

Israel

Event

Prophet calls leaders to account

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC