Micah
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- proper noun
- /ˈmaɪkə/
- Isaiah had preached the inviolability of Zion, and Micah is sharply critical of the Davidic dynasty.
- Micah the prophet
Examples
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The prophet Micah (6:8) requires the people not to define justice and mercy, but to do justice and to love mercy.
Academic text (1995) -
If you can just sit back, relax for a few, take a deep breath, and remember Micah 6:8.
Blog text (12) -
In the latter half of the eighth century B.C., the writing prophets Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, and Micah announced that Yahweh had ended his special relationship with Israel, and they attempted to correlate the divine decision with Israel's conduct.
Academic text (2005) -
The minor prophet Micah foretold the fall of Jerusalem and its eventual restoration.
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In the Hebrew scriptures, Micah delivers important messages about justice and mercy.
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As a figure in the Old Testament, Micah plays a crucial role in the narrative of prophecy.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Micah comes from the Hebrew name Mikha, short for Mikha-yahu, which means 'Who is like Yahweh?' or simply 'Who is like God?'. So the prophet's name is a short question praising God, and that is why he is known as Micah.