Micah 1:4 nasb — The mountains will melt under Him And the valleys will be split, Like wax before the fire, Like water poured down a ste…

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"The mountains will melt under Him And the valleys will be split, Like wax before the fire, Like water poured down a steep place."

— Micah 1:4, NASB

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Micah 1 — Context

1

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

2

Hear, O peoples, all of you; Listen, O earth and all it contains, And let the Lord GOD be a witness against you, The Lord from His holy temple.

3

For behold, the LORD is coming forth from His place. He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth.

4

The mountains will melt under Him And the valleys will be split, Like wax before the fire, Like water poured down a steep place.

5

All this is for the rebellion of Jacob And for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the rebellion of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? What is the high place of Judah? Is it not Jerusalem?

6

For I will make Samaria a heap of ruins in the open country, Planting places for a vineyard. I will pour her stones down into the valley And will lay bare her foundations.

7

All of her idols will be smashed, All of her earnings will be burned with fire And all of her images I will make desolate, For she collected them from a harlot's earnings, And to the earnings of a harlot they will return.

Micah 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 1:4 say?
Micah 1:4 in the NASB reads: “The mountains will melt under Him And the valleys will be split, Like wax before the fire, Like water poured down a steep place.”
Where is Micah 1:4 in the Bible?
Micah 1:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read Micah 1:4 in?
Micah 1:4 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 1:4?
Micah 1:4 reads (NASB): “The mountains will melt under Him And the valleys will be split, Like wax before the fire, Like water poured down a steep place.” 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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