Micah 1:3 kjva — For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth."

— Micah 1:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Micah 1 — Context

1

The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

2

Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Lord God be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple.

3

For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.

4

And the mountains shall be molten under him, and the valleys shall be cleft, as wax before the fire, and as the waters that are poured down a steep place.

5

For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem?

6

Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, and as plantings of a vineyard: and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and I will discover the foundations thereof.

Micah 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 1:3 say?
Micah 1:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.”
Where is Micah 1:3 in the Bible?
Micah 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote Micah?
Micah is traditionally attributed to Micah of Moresheth. It was written c. 735–700 BC.
What is the book of Micah about?
Micah pronounces judgment on the corruption of leaders, prophets, and priests, but also points beyond it — to a ruler who will come from Bethlehem and shepherd God's flock. His famous summary of true religion still defines covenant life.
What are the major themes of Micah?
Micah explores themes including Justice, Mercy, Humility, Bethlehem, Coming Ruler. These themes shape the meaning and context of Micah 1:3.
What translation should I read Micah 1:3 in?
Micah 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Micah 1:3?
Micah 1:3 reads (KJVA): “For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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