Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house, and the short ephah, which is accursed? New Living Translation What shall I say about the homes of the wicked filled with treasures gained by cheating? What about the disgusting practice of measuring out grain with dishonest measures? English Standard Version Can I forget any longer the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed? Berean Standard Bible Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? Berean Literal Bible Are there Yet, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness, and the ephah of leanness, which is accursed? King James Bible Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? New King James Version Are there yet the treasures of wickedness In the house of the wicked, And the short measure that is an abomination? New American Standard Bible “Is there still a person in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness, And a short measure that is cursed? NASB 1995 “Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness And a short measure that is cursed? NASB 1977 “Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness, And a short measure that is cursed? Legacy Standard Bible Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness, And a short measure which is cursed? Amplified Bible “Are there not still treasures gained by wickedness In the house of the wicked, And a short (inaccurate) measure [for grain] that is cursed? Berean Annotated Bible Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? Christian Standard Bible Are there still the treasures of wickedness and the accursed short measure in the house of the wicked? Holman Christian Standard Bible Are there still the treasures of wickedness and the accursed short measure in the house of the wicked? American Standard Version Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a scant measure that is abominable? Contemporary English Version You store up stolen treasures and use dishonest scales. English Revised Version Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? GOD'S WORD® Translation I have cursed all the wicked people who use their money for evil and use inaccurate weights and measures. Good News Translation In the houses of evil people are treasures which they got dishonestly. They use false measures, a thing that I hate. International Standard Version Are there still wicked treasures in the house of the wicked, along with deceitful and abominable measuring standards? NET Bible "I will not overlook, O sinful house, the dishonest gain you have hoarded away, or the smaller-than-standard measure I hate so much. New Heart English Bible Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short ephah that is accursed? Webster's Bible Translation Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleCan I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? World English Bible Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short ephah that is accursed? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAre there yet [in] the house of the wicked "" Treasures of wickedness, "" And the abhorred meager ephah? Berean Literal Bible Are there Yet, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness, and the ephah of leanness, which is accursed? Young's Literal Translation Are there yet in the house of the wicked Treasures of wickedness, And the abhorred scanty ephah? Smith's Literal Translation Are there yet treasures of injustice in the house of the unjust, and the ephah of leanness being cursed? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs yet there is a fire in the house of the wicked, the treasures of iniquity, and a scant measure full of wrath. Catholic Public Domain Version Nevertheless, there is a fire in the house of the impious, the treasury of iniquity, and a small measure, filled with wrath. New American Bible Am I to bear criminal hoarding and the accursed short ephah? New Revised Standard Version Can I forget the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor there is still fire in the house of the wicked and in the storehouses of iniquity and in the short measure of deceit. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For again fire is in the house of the Evil One and the storehouses of the Evil One, and a small measure of depravity OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, And the scant measure that is abominable? Brenton Septuagint Translation Is there not fire, and the house of the wicked heaping up wicked treasures, and that with the pride of unrighteousness? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Punishment of Israel9The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it. 10Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? 11Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights?… Cross References Can I forget any longer, Amos 8:7 The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: “I will never forget any of their deeds. Jeremiah 14:10 This is what the LORD says about this people: “Truly they love to wander; they have not restrained their feet. So the LORD does not accept them; He will now remember their iniquity and punish them for their sins.” Hosea 8:13 Though they offer sacrifices as gifts to Me, and though they eat the meat, the LORD does not accept them. Now He will remember their iniquity and punish their sins: They will return to Egypt. O house of the wicked, Proverbs 21:12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin. Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. Job 8:22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.” the treasures of wickedness Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Proverbs 21:6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit. Jeremiah 17:11 Like a partridge hatching eggs it did not lay is the man who makes a fortune unjustly. In the middle of his days his riches will desert him, and in the end he will be the fool.” and the short ephah, Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. Deuteronomy 25:13-16 You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. … which is accursed? Zechariah 5:3-4 Then he told me, “This is the curse that is going out over the face of all the land, for according to one side of the scroll, every thief will be removed; and according to the other side, every perjurer will be removed. / I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.” Malachi 3:9 You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. Proverbs 3:33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Treasury of Scripture Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? Are, etc. Joshua 7:1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. 2 Kings 5:23,24 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him… Proverbs 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. and. Leviticus 19:35,36 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure… Deuteronomy 25:13-16 Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small… Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. scant measure. Jump to Previous Abhorred Abominable Accursed Cursed Ephah Evil-Doer Forget House Ill-Gotten Measure Memory Scant Short Stores Treasures Wicked WickednessJump to Next Abhorred Abominable Accursed Cursed Ephah Evil-Doer Forget House Ill-Gotten Measure Memory Scant Short Stores Treasures Wicked WickednessMicah 6 1. God's punishment for ingratitude;6. for ignorance, 10. for injustice; 16. and for idolatry. Can I forget any longer This phrase suggests a rhetorical question posed by God, indicating His awareness and memory of the sins of the people. It reflects God's omniscience and justice, emphasizing that He cannot overlook sin indefinitely. This echoes the theme of divine patience and eventual judgment found throughout the Old Testament, such as in Genesis 6:3, where God’s Spirit will not contend with humans forever. O house of the wicked the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah which is accursed? Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. His messages often focused on social justice and the need for true worship. 2. The House of Israel Often referred to as the "wicked house" in prophetic literature, this term represents the people of Israel who have turned away from God's commandments, engaging in practices that are unjust and idolatrous. 3. Ill-gotten Treasures This refers to wealth accumulated through dishonest means, such as deceitful business practices, exploitation, and corruption, which were prevalent in Israel at the time. 4. Short Ephah An ephah is a unit of measure used in ancient Israel. A "short ephah" indicates the use of false measures in trade, symbolizing dishonesty and greed. 5. Accursed Practices These are actions that go against God's laws and bring about divine judgment. In this context, it refers to the deceitful practices in commerce and the resulting social injustice. Teaching Points Integrity in BusinessAs Christians, we are called to conduct our business affairs with honesty and integrity. Dishonest practices not only harm others but also dishonor God. God's Justice God is deeply concerned with justice and righteousness. He will not overlook the exploitation and oppression of the vulnerable. Repentance and Restoration The call to repentance is central. We must turn away from dishonest practices and seek to restore what has been wrongfully taken. The Consequences of Sin Sin, especially in the form of social injustice, has consequences. It leads to God's judgment and the breakdown of community trust. Living as a Witness Our actions in business and daily life should reflect our faith and serve as a witness to God's righteousness and justice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Micah 6:10?2. How does Micah 6:10 address the issue of dishonest business practices today? 3. What does "wicked house" in Micah 6:10 reveal about God's view on sin? 4. How can we apply Micah 6:10 to ensure integrity in our daily dealings? 5. What other scriptures highlight God's stance against deceitful practices like in Micah 6:10? 6. How can churches help members avoid the "short ephah" mentioned in Micah 6:10? 7. What does Micah 6:10 reveal about God's view on dishonest wealth and deceitful practices? 8. How does Micah 6:10 challenge modern economic systems and practices? 9. What historical context influenced the message in Micah 6:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Micah 6? 11. What does the Bible teach about money? 12. What does God desire? 13. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 14. Proverbs 20:10 condemns dishonest scales—what historical or archaeological evidence challenges or supports the accuracy of such transactions in ancient times? What Does Micah 6:10 Mean Can I forget any longer– The Lord frames His words as a rhetorical question. • He is omniscient; nothing escapes His notice (Psalm 139:1–4). • His justice demands that sin be addressed (Exodus 34:7; Psalm 50:21). • The phrase signals that a tipping point has been reached—mercy offered, warnings given, but now judgment is imminent (Isaiah 42:14; Romans 2:4–5). O house of the wicked – Although addressed to the covenant people, God calls them “the wicked.” • Covenant identity does not shield unrepentant hearts (Amos 3:2; Matthew 3:9–10). • The family language (“house”) highlights collective responsibility; sin in the camp affects the whole community (Joshua 7:1; 1 Corinthians 5:6). • Their behavior has placed them alongside the very nations they were meant to shine before (Isaiah 1:4; Philippians 2:15). the treasures of wickedness – Wealth gathered through sinful means. • Ill-gotten gain cannot remain hidden; it cries out for judgment (Proverbs 10:2; James 5:1–3). • These “treasures” expose misplaced trust—people clinging to possessions instead of the Lord (Jeremiah 17:11; Luke 12:20–21). • What looks like prosperity is actually evidence for the prosecution (Habakkuk 2:9–10). and the short ephah – A shortened measuring basket used in commerce. • Cheating scales offend God, who loves truth and equity (Leviticus 19:35–36; Proverbs 11:1). • Economic injustice spreads corruption through every layer of society (Amos 8:4–6; Micah 2:1–2). • The Lord links worship and marketplace ethics; dishonesty at the stall nullifies hymns in the sanctuary (Isaiah 1:13–17). which is accursed – The fraudulent measure brings a curse instead of blessing. • Disobedience to God’s commands invites covenant curses (Deuteronomy 27:26; Malachi 3:9). • Cursed goods cannot satisfy; they rot the soul and the land alike (Haggai 1:6–11). • Only repentance and restitution break the spell of the curse (Luke 19:8–9; 1 John 1:9). summary Micah 6:10 pictures the Lord standing in His own courtroom, holding the evidence of Judah’s corrupt commerce and unjust wealth. He must act, for His holy nature cannot overlook the fraud hidden in their storehouses. By exposing “treasures of wickedness” and a “short ephah,” God shows that dishonesty in daily life is spiritual rebellion. The verse warns that whatever we gain apart from righteousness becomes a curse, but it also nudges us toward the only remedy: humble repentance and a return to honest, God-honoring living. (10) The scant measure.--Literally, the hateful ephah of leanness--i.e., less than it should be. The Jews were much addicted to the falsification of weights and measures. They made "the ephah small, and the shekel great, falsifying the balances by deceit" (Amos 8:5).Verse 10. - The reproof is given in the form of questions, in order to rouse the sleeping conscience of the people. Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked? Do the wicked still continue to bring into their houses treasures obtained by wrong? The old versions compare this ill-gotten wealth to a fire which shall consume the homes of its possessors. Septuagint, Μὴ πῦρ καὶ οϊκος ἀνόμου θησαυρίζω θησαυροὺς ἀνόμους; "Is there fire and the house of the wicked treasuring up wicked treasures?" Vulgate, Adhuc ignis in domo impii thesauri iniquitatis? So the Syriac; the Chaldee keeps to the Masoretic reading. The scant measure; literally, the ephah of leanness. The ephah was about three pecks. According to Josephus ('Ant.,' 15:09. 2), it contained one Attic medimnus, which would be nearly a bushel and a half. Fraudulent weights and measures are often denounced (Leviticus 19:35, etc.; Deuteronomy 25:14, etc.; Proverbs 20:10, 23; Amos 8:5). Vulgate, Mensura minor irae plena, where the Hebrew has, that is abominable. Such frauds are hateful to God, and are marked with his wrath.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Can I forget any longer,ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more O house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the wicked, רָשָׁ֔ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person the treasures אֹצְר֖וֹת (’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse of wickedness רֶ֑שַׁע (re·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7562: Wickedness and the short רָז֖וֹן (rā·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7332: Leanness, wasting, scantness ephah, וְאֵיפַ֥ת (wə·’ê·p̄aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) which is accursed? זְעוּמָֽה׃ (zə·‘ū·māh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 2194: To foam at the mouth, to be enraged Links Micah 6:10 NIVMicah 6:10 NLT Micah 6:10 ESV Micah 6:10 NASB Micah 6:10 KJV Micah 6:10 BibleApps.com Micah 6:10 Biblia Paralela Micah 6:10 Chinese Bible Micah 6:10 French Bible Micah 6:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 6:10 Are there yet treasures of wickedness (Mc Mic. 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