Micah 3:8
New International Version
But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin.

New Living Translation
But as for me, I am filled with power— with the Spirit of the LORD. I am filled with justice and strength to boldly declare Israel’s sin and rebellion.

English Standard Version
But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

Berean Standard Bible
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

King James Bible
But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

New King James Version
But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the LORD, And of justice and might, To declare to Jacob his transgression And to Israel his sin.

New American Standard Bible
On the other hand, I am filled with power— With the Spirit of the LORD— And with justice and courage To make known to Jacob his rebellious act, And to Israel his sin.

NASB 1995
On the other hand I am filled with power— With the Spirit of the LORD— And with justice and courage To make known to Jacob his rebellious act, Even to Israel his sin.

NASB 1977
On the other hand I am filled with power— With the Spirit of the LORD— And with justice and courage To make known to Jacob his rebellious act, Even to Israel his sin.

Legacy Standard Bible
On the other hand I am filled with power— With the Spirit of Yahweh— And with justice and might To declare to Jacob his transgression, Even to Israel his sin.

Amplified Bible
But in fact, I am filled with power, With the Spirit of the LORD, And with justice and might, To declare to Jacob his transgression And to Israel his sin.

Christian Standard Bible
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to proclaim to Jacob his rebellion and to Israel his sin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to proclaim to Jacob his rebellion and to Israel his sin.

American Standard Version
But as for me, I am full of power by the Spirit of Jehovah, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Contemporary English Version
But the LORD has filled me with power and his Spirit. I have been given the courage to speak about justice and to tell you people of Israel that you have sinned.

English Revised Version
But I truly am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But I am filled with the power of the LORD's Spirit, with justice, and with strength. So I will tell [the descendants of] Jacob about their crimes and [the nation of] Israel about its sins.

Good News Translation
But as for me, the LORD fills me with his spirit and power, and gives me a sense of justice and the courage to tell the people of Israel what their sins are.

International Standard Version
"As for me, I am truly filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, filled with judgment and power to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Majority Standard Bible
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

NET Bible
But I am full of the courage that the LORD's Spirit gives, and have a strong commitment to justice. This enables me to confront Jacob with its rebellion, and Israel with its sin.

New Heart English Bible
But as for me, I am full of power by the Spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare to Jacob his disobedience, and to Israel his sin.

Webster's Bible Translation
But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

World English Bible
But as for me, I am full of power by Yahweh’s Spirit, and of judgment, and of might, to declare to Jacob his disobedience, and to Israel his sin.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And yet I have been full of power by the Spirit of YHWH, "" And of judgment, and of might, "" To declare to Jacob his transgression, "" And to Israel his sin.

Young's Literal Translation
And yet I have been full of power by the Spirit of Jehovah, And of judgment, and of might, To declare to Jacob his transgression, And to Israel his sin.

Smith's Literal Translation
But I was filled with power, with the spirit of Jehovah, and judgment and strength to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But yet I am filled with the strength of the spirit of the Lord, with judgment, and power: to declare unto Jacob his wickedness, and to Israel his sin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Nevertheless, truly I have been filled with the strength of the Spirit of the Lord, with judgment and virtue, in order to announce to Jacob his wickedness and to Israel his sin.

New American Bible
But as for me, I am filled with power, with the spirit of the LORD, with justice and with might; To declare to Jacob his crimes and to Israel his sins.

New Revised Standard Version
But as for me, I am filled with power, with the spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of justice and of might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
However I am full of the power of The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH, and judgment and heroic power. I will show to Yaqob his evil and to Israel his sin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But I truly am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, And of justice, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, And to Israel his sin.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Surely I will strengthen myself with the Spirit of the Lord, and of judgment, and of power, to declare to Jacob his transgressions, and to Israel his sins.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rulers and Prophets Condemned
7Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.” 8As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin. 9Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right,…

Cross References
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Acts 4:31
After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

Jeremiah 1:9-10
Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. / See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”

Ezekiel 2:2
And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5
My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.

Acts 6:10
but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Zechariah 7:12
They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 10:20
For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Isaiah 58:1
“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.


Treasury of Scripture

But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

I am.

Job 32:18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

Isaiah 11:2,3
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; …

Isaiah 58:1
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.

to declare.

Isaiah 58:1
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.

Ezekiel 16:2
Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations,

Ezekiel 20:4
Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers:

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Micah 3
1. The cruelty of the princes.
5. The falsehood of the prophets.
8. The false security of them both.














But as for me
This phrase sets a stark contrast between the prophet Micah and the false prophets he condemns earlier in the chapter. The Hebrew word for "me" (אָנֹכִי, anokhi) emphasizes the personal resolve and distinct calling of Micah. In a time when many were swayed by corruption, Micah stands firm, highlighting the importance of individual commitment to God's truth.

I am filled with power
The Hebrew word for "power" (כֹּחַ, koach) signifies strength and might, often associated with divine enablement. Micah attributes his prophetic authority not to personal ability but to the empowerment given by God. This underscores the belief that true prophetic ministry is sustained by divine, not human, strength.

by the Spirit of the LORD
The "Spirit of the LORD" (רוּחַ יְהוָה, ruach Yahweh) is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, denoting God's active presence and influence. This phrase affirms that Micah's message is not self-derived but inspired by God's Spirit, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that true prophecy is Spirit-led.

with justice and courage
"Justice" (מִשְׁפָּט, mishpat) and "courage" (גְּבוּרָה, gevurah) are qualities that characterize Micah's prophetic mission. Justice refers to the righteous standards of God, while courage implies the boldness to proclaim these standards in the face of opposition. Together, they reflect the moral and ethical dimensions of Micah's calling.

to declare to Jacob his transgression
The term "transgression" (פֶּשַׁע, pesha) indicates a willful rebellion against God's law. Micah's role is to confront the people of Jacob (Israel) with their sins, calling them to repentance. This task is central to the prophetic office, which seeks to restore the covenant relationship between God and His people.

and to Israel his sin
"Sin" (חַטָּאָה, chatta'ah) encompasses both individual and communal wrongdoing. By addressing both "Jacob" and "Israel," Micah speaks to the entire nation, emphasizing the pervasive nature of their disobedience. This highlights the prophet's role as a national conscience, urging a return to faithfulness.

(8) I am full of power.--Micah reverts to his denunciation of sin in high places with the fearlessness of his namesake. He contrasts himself with the prophets of the "lying spirit," and declares his own commission from the Spirit of the Lord, and the ample equipment with which he was endowed.

Verse 8. - Micah contrasts his own powers and acts with those of the false prophets. I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord. Micah asserts that he speaks and sots by the direct inspiration of God; he claims three gifts bestowed upon him by the Holy Spirit to enable him to effect his purpose. The first of these is "power," - such might imparted to him that his words fall with force and proclaim their Divine origin (comp. Luke 1:17; Acts 1:8). The second gift is judgment - the righteous judgment of God; this fills his mind and comprises all his message. The third gift is might, i.e. a holy courage that enables him to face any danger in delivering his testimony (comp. 2 Timothy 1:7). In these points he is in strong contrast to the false prophets, who were not inspired by the Spirit of God. spoke not with power, called good evil, and evil good, were timid and time-serving. Jacob... Israel. The two are identical as in ver. 1, and the clauses in which they occur contain the same thought repeated for emphasis' sake.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for me,
אָנֹכִ֞י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

however,
וְאוּלָ֗ם (wə·’ū·lām)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 199: However, on the contrary

I am filled
מָלֵ֤אתִי (mā·lê·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

with power
כֹ֙חַ֙ (ḵō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

by
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the Spirit
ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

with justice
וּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט (ū·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

and courage,
וּגְבוּרָ֑ה (ū·ḡə·ḇū·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory

to declare
לְהַגִּ֤יד (lə·hag·gîḏ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

to Jacob
לְיַֽעֲקֹב֙ (lə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

his transgression
פִּשְׁע֔וֹ (piš·‘ōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6588: Transgression

and to Israel
וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (ū·lə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

his sin.
חַטָּאתֽוֹ׃ (ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender


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