Parallel Verses New International Version "My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. King James Bible O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me. Darby Bible Translation O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me. World English Bible My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me! Young's Literal Translation O My people, what have I done to thee? And what -- have I wearied thee? Testify against Me. Micah 6:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleO my people, what have I done unto thee? - They are called to show why God should not pronounce sentence upon them. This condescension is truly astonishing! God appears to humble himself to his creatures. You have acted basely, treacherously, and ungratefully to me; this had already been proved by the prophets. What cause have I given you for such conduct? I have required a religious service from you; but have I wearied you by a fatiguing round of difficult duties? If I have, now testify against me; and you shall be first heard, and your plea received, if it be reasonable and good. They are silent; and God proceeds, and states what he has done for them. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge O my. Psalm 81:8,13 Hear, O my people, and I will testify to you: O Israel, if you will listen to me... what. wherein. Isaiah 43:22,23 But you have not called on me, O Jacob; but you have been weary of me, O Israel... testify. Library God's Requirements and God's Gift'What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?'--MICAH vi. 8. This is the Prophet's answer to a question which he puts into the mouth of his hearers. They had the superstitious estimate of the worth of sacrifice, which conceives that the external offering is pleasing to God, and can satisfy for sin. Micah, like his great contemporary Isaiah, and the most of the prophets, wages war against that misconception of sacrifice, but does not thereby … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture "On Conscience" An Ox in the Congregation The Pioneer's Influence Upon a Nation's Ideals. Cross References Psalm 50:7 "Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel: I am God, your God. Isaiah 5:4 What more could have been done for my vineyard than I have done for it? When I looked for good grapes, why did it yield only bad? Isaiah 43:22 "Yet you have not called on me, Jacob, you have not wearied yourselves for me, Israel. Isaiah 43:23 You have not brought me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with grain offerings nor wearied you with demands for incense. Jeremiah 2:5 This is what the LORD says: "What fault did your ancestors find in me, that they strayed so far from me? They followed worthless idols and became worthless themselves. Jump to Previous Burdened Testify Wearied Weariness WhereinJump to Next Burdened Testify Wearied Weariness WhereinLinks Micah 6:3 NIVMicah 6:3 NLT Micah 6:3 ESV Micah 6:3 NASB Micah 6:3 KJV Micah 6:3 Bible Apps Micah 6:3 Biblia Paralela Micah 6:3 Chinese Bible Micah 6:3 French Bible Micah 6:3 German Bible Micah 6:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |