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Micah — Capítulo 6

God’s judgment was coming against false prophets, against Israel’s wayward leaders, and against the rich who oppressed the poor. God’s indictment against his people resulted in their ruin, but after ruin would come restoration. Through Micah, God’s Spirit provided a strong word of hope for Israel’s future. The Lord promised to rescue the remnant of Israel—they would return to their land as God’…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Oíd ahora lo que dice Jehová: Levántate, contiende contra los montes, y oigan los collados tu voz.

2Oíd, montes, y fuertes cimientos de la tierra, el pleito de Jehová; porque Jehová tiene pleito con su pueblo, y altercará con Israel.

3Pueblo mío, ¿qué te he hecho, o en qué te he molestado? Responde contra mí.

4Porque yo te hice subir de la tierra de Egipto, y de la casa de servidumbre te redimí; y envié delante de ti a Moisés, a Aarón y a María.

5Pueblo mío, acuérdate ahora qué aconsejó Balac rey de Moab, y qué le respondió Balaam hijo de Beor, desde Sitim hasta Gilgal, para que conozcas las justicias de Jehová.

6¿Con qué me presentaré ante Jehová, y adoraré al Dios Altísimo? ¿Me presentaré ante él con holocaustos, con becerros de un año?

7¿Se agradará Jehová de millares de carneros, o de diez mil arroyos de aceite? ¿Daré mi primogénito por mi rebelión, el fruto de mis entrañas por el pecado de mi alma?

8Oh hombre, él te ha declarado lo que es bueno, y qué pide Jehová de ti: solamente hacer justicia, y amar misericordia, y humillarte ante tu Dios.

9La voz de Jehová clama a la ciudad; es sabio temer a tu nombre. Prestad atención al castigo, y a quien lo establece.

10¿Hay aún en casa del impío tesoros de impiedad, y medida escasa que es detestable?

11¿Daré por inocente al que tiene balanza falsa y bolsa de pesas engañosas?

12Sus ricos se colmaron de rapiña, y sus moradores hablaron mentira, y su lengua es engañosa en su boca.

13Por eso yo también te hice enflaquecer hiriéndote, asolándote por tus pecados.

14Comerás, y no te saciarás, y tu abatimiento estará en medio de ti; recogerás, mas no salvarás, y lo que salvares, lo entregaré yo a la espada.

15Sembrarás, mas no segarás; pisarás aceitunas, mas no te ungirás con el aceite; y mosto, mas no beberás el vino.

16Porque los mandamientos de Omri se han guardado, y toda obra de la casa de Acab; y en los consejos de ellos anduvisteis, para que yo te pusiese en asolamiento, y tus moradores para burla. Llevaréis, por tanto, el oprobio de mi pueblo.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 6:1-16 The Lord presented, argued, and decided the case against his rebellious people, Israel. Th…

6:1-16 The Lord presented, argued, and decided the case against his rebellious people, Israel. This section is formally presented as a legal court case (cp. Isa 1:2-4; Jer 2:4-9; Hos 4). Using the scenario of the courtroom, the Lord challenged his people to state their case against him, for he had a case against them (Mic 6:1-5)—they had not fulfilled his requirements (6:6-8), so they were guilty (6:9-12). The guilty verdict is followed by Israel’s sentencing (6:13-16). 6:1-2 mountains and hills: All creation is called as a witness (cp. Josh 24:27); in other ancient Near Eastern treaties, the gods of the respective countries were called as witnesses.

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II. 6:3 tired of me: The Lord asks rhetorically if he has done something to turn Israel away from him…

6:3 tired of me: The Lord asks rhetorically if he has done something to turn Israel away from him. But their contempt for God arose from their own ingratitude (6:4-5).

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III. 6:4-5 The Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt and had preserved them and blessed them throughout…

6:4-5 The Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt and had preserved them and blessed them throughout their journey to the Promised Land. God encouraged and warned Israel always to remember what he had done for them from Sinai onward (Exod 3:15; Deut 5:15; Pss 77:11; 111:4; see also Pss 78, 136). • Balak . . . Balaam: (see Num 22–24). • Acacia Grove, located on the east of the Jordan River, was Israel’s base camp before entering the Promised Land (see Num 25:1; Josh 2:1; 3:1). The trip from there to Gilgal (west of the Jordan River) bears witness to God’s covenant faithfulness. God’s saving acts brought the Israelites into the Promised Land.

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IV. 6:6-7 Israel’s case was hopeless, but they queried the Lord as to how they could placate or pleas…

6:6-7 Israel’s case was hopeless, but they queried the Lord as to how they could placate or please him. The proffered items are listed in a crescendo of significance, from calves to rams and olive oil to firstborn children. None of this was sufficient or acceptable to God, who judges the heart (1 Sam 15:22; 16:7; Jer 17:9).

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V. 6:8 Good means what is right in God’s eyes; God is the source of all goodness (Gen 1; Exod 33:19;…

6:8 Good means what is right in God’s eyes; God is the source of all goodness (Gen 1; Exod 33:19; 34:6-7; Deut 12:28). • what is right (Hebrew mishpat, often translated “justice”): God’s order in the world requires treatment of others in fair, non-manipulative, non-oppressive ways. • mercy (Hebrew khesed): This passionate, undeserved loyalty is the defining quality in God’s holy character (see Ps 136). Those who know God will act in the same way toward others (see Gen 21:22-24; Josh 2:12-14; Matt 5:43-48). • walk humbly: Humility must characterize God’s people. They must not live in a spirit of arrogance or special privilege. They must be humble and reverently fear God. Mishpat and khesed are incompatible with human arrogance. God desires us to be in an ongoing intimate relationship with him (a “walk”; cp. Deut 28:9; Josh 22:5) that transforms the way we relate to other people.

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VI. 6:9-16 People in Jerusalem were here invited to learn the lesson from Samaria: If you oppress oth…

6:9-16 People in Jerusalem were here invited to learn the lesson from Samaria: If you oppress others in order to have an abundance for yourself (6:10-12), you will never have enough however much you get (6:13-15), and eventually you will lose even that (6:16). It is fitting for such people to become an object of scorn, not to receive honor and adulation (6:16). 6:9 Those who are wise fear the Lord; God’s voice calls to everyone in Jerusalem to learn wisdom (cp. Prov 1:7, 20, 28). • The armies of destruction . . . sending them: Assyria would carry out the Lord’s plan to destroy Samaria, while Babylon would be the instrument of destruction for Jerusalem (Mic 4:10).

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VII. 6:10-12 The Lord had specific accusations against his people. They had become a community of dece…

6:10-12 The Lord had specific accusations against his people. They had become a community of deceit that was ripe for rejection and destruction. Falsely acquired wealth, unethical business practices, threats, and violence characterized this supposed people of God (see 2 Kgs 6:25; Hos 12:7-8; Amos 8:5-6). They could not change, because lying was their way of life (cp. Prov 6:16-19). Israel was completely corrupt.

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VIII. 6:13-16 I will wound you! This phrase introduces all of the curses that God had promised to bring…

6:13-16 I will wound you! This phrase introduces all of the curses that God had promised to bring upon the disobedient and rebellious people of Israel (see Deut 28:15-68).

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IX. 6:16 evil King Omri . . . wicked King Ahab: These kings began perhaps the most rebellious dynasty…

6:16 evil King Omri . . . wicked King Ahab: These kings began perhaps the most rebellious dynasty to reign in northern Israel (885–841 BC; 1 Kgs 16:23—2 Kgs 10:17), and Elijah condemned them to annihilation (2 Kgs 10:17). No northern kings of Israel followed the laws of Moses (cp. Mic 1:5-6). Omri and his son Ahab were the epitome of evil kings (e.g., 1 Kgs 18:4; 21:1-26). Omri’s dynasty was destroyed in 841 BC (2 Kgs 9:14–10:17), and the people of Israel who followed their evil example would similarly be destroyed.

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