Micah 7:13 kjv
Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.
Micah 7:13 nkjv
Yet the land shall be desolate Because of those who dwell in it, And for the fruit of their deeds.
Micah 7:13 niv
The earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the result of their deeds.
Micah 7:13 esv
But the earth will be desolate because of its inhabitants, for the fruit of their deeds.
Micah 7:13 nlt
But the land will become empty and desolate
because of the wickedness of those who live there.
Micah 7 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Micah 7:11 | "...a day to build your walls. In that day the boundaries shall be extended." | God's future restoration |
| Jeremiah 30:18 | "Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob..." | Restoration of Israel |
| Isaiah 49:19 | "For your ruin and your destruction and your devastated land..." | Consequences of judgment |
| Joel 1:10 | "The farmers are ashamed; the vinedressers lament, because of the wheat and the barley..." | Devastation by drought/locusts |
| Isaiah 61:4 | "They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations..." | Rebuilding through divine power |
| Jeremiah 29:10 | "For thus says the LORD: When your seventy years are completed in Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place." | Fulfilled promise of return |
| Romans 11:5 | "So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace." | Concept of the remnant |
| Acts 2:17 | “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh..." | God pouring out His Spirit |
| Zechariah 10:1 | "Ask of the LORD rain in the springtime of the year, of the LORD who makes the storm clouds..." | God controls weather/provision |
| Lamentations 5:23 | "Though I have bound and chastened the wicked man, yet have I prepared for myself my holy place." | God's chastening and provision |
| Isaiah 37:31 | "And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah shall again take root downward and bear fruit upward." | Fruitfulness after distress |
| John 15:5 | "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." | Dependence on Christ for fruit |
| Ezekiel 34:26 | "And I will make them and the regions around my hill a blessing, and I will send down the rain in its season, and there shall be showers of blessing." | Blessing through divine provision |
| Joshua 24:13 | "I gave you land on which you had not labored and cities in which you had not built, and you dwell in them. You eat the fruit of the labor of others and of their vineyards..." | God's provision of land and fruit |
| 2 Corinthians 3:5 | "Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to account anything as from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God." | Sufficiency is from God |
| Philippians 4:13 | "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." | Strength comes from Christ |
| Isaiah 40:31 | "but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." | Waiting on God brings renewal |
| 1 Corinthians 15:57 | "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." | Victory through Christ |
| Galatians 6:9 | "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." | Perseverance leads to harvest |
| John 3:8 | "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." | Spirit's action is unseen yet real |
| Acts 1:8 | "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” | Holy Spirit gives power |
Micah 7 verses
Micah 7 13 Meaning
The land will suffer devastation, and though ravaged by drought and famine, it will experience a remnant's deliverance, enabled by God's strength.
Micah 7 13 Context
Micah prophesies during a time of significant turmoil and judgment for both Israel and Judah. Chapter 7 continues this theme, highlighting the corruption within society and the impending consequences from God. The prophet laments the spiritual decay and the pervasiveness of sin, painting a bleak picture of the nation. However, within this narrative of judgment, there are also promises of future restoration and hope. Verse 13 specifically bridges the theme of God's judgment on the land with His ultimate act of salvation and empowerment for His people, emphasizing that even in devastation, God will provide.
Micah 7 13 Word Analysis
- וְהָיָה (vehayah) - "and it will be" or "and it shall come to pass." This is a common prophetic and narrative connector, indicating a future event.
- הָאָרֶץ (ha'aretz) - "the land." Refers specifically to the land of Israel, the promised land given by God to His people.
- שְׁמָמָה (shəmamah) - "desolation," "emptiness," "wasteland." Implies severe destruction, barrenness, and abandonment.
- בַּעֲוֺן (ba'avon) - "because of the iniquity" or "for the guilt of." Points to sin as the cause of the judgment and devastation.
- יֹשְׁבֶיהָ (yoshvehha) - "its inhabitants." The people who live in the land.
- וּבְפְּרִי (uvefəri) - "and by the fruit" or "and because of the fruit."
- מַעֲלָלִים (ma'alalim) - "deeds," "actions," "works." Often carries a negative connotation, referring to evil or corrupt actions.
- וּבְלֶחֶם (uvalæḥem) - "and by bread" or "and by food."
- יָרִיב (yariv) - "he will contend," "he will strive," "he will dispute." Implies judgment or bringing to account for actions.
- גַּם (gam) - "also," "even." Adds emphasis.
- כֹּל (kol) - "all."
- הָאוֹיְבִים (ha'oyvim) - "the enemies." Those who oppose or are hostile.
- כַּצִּיץ (khatzitz) - "like a bloom," "like a flower," "like a sprout." Suggests a small, emerging plant.
- אֵין (eyn) - "there is no," "not."
- קֹל (qol) - "voice," "sound."
- אוֹמֵר (omer) - "saying."
- צַדִּיק (tzaddiq) - "righteous."
- לֹא (lo) - "not."
- לֹא (lo) - "not."
- בָהֶם (vahem) - "in them."
Group by words-group analysis:
- "the land desolate because of the iniquity of its inhabitants and by the fruit of their deeds" (וְהָיָה הָאָרֶץ שְׁמָמָה בַּעֲוֺן יֹשְׁבֶיהָ וּבְפְרִי מַעֲלָלִים) - This phrase directly links God's judgment of making the land desolate to the pervasive sin and evil actions of the people.
- "and by bread will he contend" (וּבְלֶחֶם יָרִיב) - This is a powerful metaphor. God will contend with them regarding their very sustenance (bread). This could imply famine, or that their ill-gotten gains from their deeds (the "fruit of their deeds" might also refer to economic exploitation, which would be tied to "bread") would be the basis of God's dispute and judgment. It's a vivid picture of accountability.
- "even all the enemies" (גַּם כֹּל הָאוֹיְבִים) - This broadens the scope of those who might appear to be involved in or witnessing this judgment.
- "like a bloom, no voice saying 'the righteous, not, not in them'" (כַּצִּיץ אֵין קֹל אוֹמֵר צַדִּיק לֹא לֹא בָּהֶם) - This imagery describes a total absence of righteous expression or acknowledgement from the enemies, and by implication, a time when righteousness is not evident among the oppressive forces, or perhaps even among the afflicted people in their current state of distress. The repetition of "lo" (not) emphasizes the negation and absence of the righteous.
Micah 7 13 Bonus Section
The phrasing "by bread will he contend" is a striking idiom. It signifies that God will dispute or judge them not just for their moral failures, but specifically for how their economic activities and provisions are tainted by their sins. This can include exploitation, unrighteous gain, or mismanagement of resources meant for sustenance. It’s a reminder that even everyday life, represented by bread, is under God’s purview and subject to His judgment when done without regard for His will. The final line, speaking of no voice saying "righteous," can also be interpreted as a time when even the cry for justice or the witness of the righteous is silenced amidst overwhelming unrighteousness and divine judgment.
Micah 7 13 Commentary
Micah powerfully depicts God's judgment. The land will become a wasteland, a direct consequence of the people's iniquity and evil actions, even affecting their basic sustenance like bread. God's judgment isn't limited; it will involve His contendings against the land and its people. The verse culminates with a stark image of devastation: no one—not even those opposing them—will be able to affirm righteousness within that context, as if righteousness itself has vanished or is completely obscured by sin and its repercussions. It paints a grim picture of the land under God's wrath.