Micah 6:10 kjv
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?
Micah 6:10 nkjv
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness In the house of the wicked, And the short measure that is an abomination?
Micah 6:10 niv
Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house, and the short ephah, which is accursed?
Micah 6:10 esv
Can I forget any longer the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed?
Micah 6:10 nlt
What shall I say about the homes of the wicked
filled with treasures gained by cheating?
What about the disgusting practice
of measuring out grain with dishonest measures?
Micah 6 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Lev 19:36 | Be honest in measurements… | Fairness in Commerce |
| Deut 25:13-16 | Different weights are an abomination… | Integrity in Transactions |
| Prov 11:1 | False balance is an abomination… | God hates dishonesty |
| Prov 20:23 | Divers weights are an abomination… | Weight of Sin |
| Amos 8:5 | Will you not do business dishonestly…? | Exploitative Practices |
| Ezek 45:10 | Provide just balances, just ephah, and just bath | God's Standard for Justice |
| 1 Thess 4:6 | God avenges… against those who practice fraud. | Consequences of Deception |
| Luke 12:15 | Beware of any kind of greed… | Warning against Materialism |
| Eph 4:28 | Let the one who steals steal no more… | Call to Honest Labor |
| Matt 23:23 | You have neglected justice… | Hypocrisy and Neglect of True Justice |
| Jer 17:11 | Like a partridge… lays eggs it has not hatched… | Fruitless, Unjust Gains |
| Ps 58:2 | In reality you weigh the violence… | Unjust Hearts and Actions |
| Hosea 12:7 | He is a merchant… holds deceitful scales… | Accusation of Dishonest Gain |
| Mal 3:5 | I will come against you for judgment… | God's Judgment on Oppressors |
| Rev 18:12-13 | Goods of gold… and of wine… horses and chariots… | Idolatry of Commerce |
| Rom 13:8 | Owe no one anything… love one another. | Love fulfills the law |
| James 5:4 | Behold, the wages of laborers… you have withheld. | Justice for the Oppressed |
| Prov 16:8 | Better is a little with righteousness… | Righteousness over Ill-gotten Gain |
| Josh 7:21 | Because I was greedy… I took them. | Sin of Greed and its Consequences |
| Acts 5:3-4 | Why has Satan filled your heart… ? You have lied. | Dishonesty's spiritual source |
Micah 6 verses
Micah 6 10 Meaning
The verse speaks of an ongoing practice of wickedness. It suggests that God is aware of and questions the continued use of dishonest or fraudulent measures. This implies a continuation of sin, specifically in business or trade, and highlights God's disapproval of such practices.
Micah 6 10 Context
Micah 6:6-8 sets the stage for this verse, questioning what sacrifices are pleasing to God. The people of Israel, and particularly Judah, were practicing deep corruption and injustice, especially evident in their business dealings. This verse, coming after God's initial call to account, is a specific accusation highlighting their continued, ingrained pattern of cheating. The "wicked measure" speaks to systemic dishonesty, not just isolated incidents, in the marketplace. It's part of a broader prophetic critique of social and economic injustice prevalent during Micah's time, impacting both the poor and God's covenant relationship with His people.
Micah 6 10 Word analysis
Yet: Signifies continuation. Despite God’s laws and previous pronouncements, the practice persists.
Should: Expresses an expectation or requirement that is being violated. Implies God’s law and justice demand fairness.
I have: Indicates God's knowledge and awareness. He is not ignorant of their actions.
a false: Points to something not genuine or fraudulent. Refers to an unjust or dishonest system.
balance: Represents the tools of commerce and trade, symbolizing the entirety of their dealings. Can be rendered as "ephah" (a dry measure).
and: Connects the false balance with the deceitful bag of weights.
weights: Also signifies the tools used for measuring goods, particularly in trade.
of leanness: Describes the weights as deficient or underweight, used to defraud buyers by giving less than what was owed. "Leanness" suggests deficiency, scarcity, or falseness in the weights themselves.
of deceitful weights and a deceitful bag of weights: This group emphasizes the pervasive and deliberate nature of the dishonesty. The repetition underscores the entrenched corruption in their mercantile practices, suggesting that their entire system of commerce was built on fraud. The "deceitful bag" might refer to the bag used to carry the weights, itself implying a concealment of their dishonest intent.
Micah 6 10 Bonus section
The Hebrew word translated as "leanness" (בַּצַּע - batza) carries connotations of unjust gain or covetousness. It’s not just about incorrect measurement, but the greedy motivation behind it. This connects with broader biblical themes condemning avarice, which the Apostle Paul often warned against. The practice here reflects a departure from the "perfect and just weight" required by Mosaic Law, seen as essential for maintaining fairness and the covenant relationship. The ongoing nature implied by "Yet should I have" points to the hardening of hearts towards righteousness, a spiritual condition where even divine oversight is insufficient to deter continued wrongdoing.
Micah 6 10 Commentary
This verse is a scathing indictment of economic dishonesty. God, the divine judge, directly confronts His people regarding their continued practice of using fraudulent scales and weights in their business dealings. This isn't merely about individual acts of cheating but suggests a societal normalization of deceit in the marketplace. The implication is that such corrupt practices violate the covenant and the very principles of justice that God requires. The verse serves as a reminder that God sees all our actions, especially those done in secret or with intent to defraud, and holds us accountable for economic injustice. It highlights that faithfulness extends to every sphere of life, including our financial transactions.