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At that time he will hide his face from them because of the evil they have done. <a href="/nlt/micah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then you beg the LORD for help in times of trouble! Do you really expect him to answer? After all the evil you have done, he won’t even look at you!” <a href="/esv/micah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not answer them; he will hide his face from them at that time, because they have made their deeds evil. <a href="/bsb/micah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. <a href="/kjv/micah/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings. <a href="/nkjv/micah/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they will cry to the LORD, But He will not hear them; He will even hide His face from them at that time, Because they have been evil in their deeds. <a href="/nasb_/micah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, But He will not answer them. Instead, He will hide His face from them at that time Because they have practiced evil deeds. <a href="/nasb/micah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, But He will not answer them. Instead, He will hide His face from them at that time Because they have practiced evil deeds. <a href="/nasb77/micah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, But He will not answer them. Instead, He will hide His face from them at that time, Because they have practiced evil deeds. <a href="/lsb/micah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then they will cry out to Yahweh, But He will not answer them. Instead, He will hide His face from them at that time Because they have practiced evil deeds. <a href="/amp/micah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then they will cry to the LORD, But He will not answer them; Instead, He will even hide His face from them at that time [withholding His mercy] Because they have practiced and tolerated and ignored evil acts. <a href="/csb/micah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, but he will not answer them. He will hide his face from them at that time because of the crimes they have committed. <a href="/hcsb/micah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. He will hide His face from them at that time because of the crimes they have committed. <a href="/asv/micah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then shall they cry unto Jehovah, but he will not answer them; yea, he will hide his face from them at that time, according as they have wrought evil in their doings. <a href="/cev/micah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Someday you will beg the LORD to help you, but he will turn away because of your sins. <a href="/erv/micah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not answer them: yea, he will hide his face from them at that time, according as they have wrought evil in their doings. <a href="/gwt/micah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then you will cry to the LORD, but he will not answer you. He will hide his face from you at that time because you have done evil things. <a href="/gnt/micah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The time is coming when you will cry out to the LORD, but he will not answer you. He will not listen to your prayers, for you have done evil. <a href="/isv/micah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not listen to them. In fact, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they were so wicked in what they were doing." <a href="/msb/micah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. <a href="/net/micah/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Someday these sinners will cry to the LORD for help, but he will not answer them. He will hide his face from them at that time, because they have done such wicked deeds." <a href="/nheb/micah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not answer them. Yes, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they made their deeds evil." <a href="/wbt/micah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then shall they cry to the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings. <a href="/web/micah/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Then they will cry to Yahweh, but he will not answer them. Yes, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they made their deeds evil.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then they cry to YHWH, "" And He does not answer them, "" And hides His face from them at that time, "" As they have made evil their doings. <a href="/ylt/micah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then do they cry unto Jehovah, And He doth not answer them, And hideth His face from them at that time, As they have made evil their doings. <a href="/slt/micah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then shall they cry to Jehovah and he will not answer them, and he will hide his face from them in that time, as their doings were evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then shall they cry to the Lord, and he will not hear them: and he will hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved wickedly in their devices. <a href="/cpdv/micah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then they will cry out to the Lord, and he will not heed them. And he will hide his face from them in that time, just as they have acted wickedly with their inventions. <a href="/nabre/micah/3.htm">New American Bible</a> When they cry to the LORD, he will not answer them; He will hide his face from them at that time, because of the evil they have done. <a href="/nrsvce/micah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not answer them; he will hide his face from them at that time, because they have acted wickedly.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then shall they cry to the LORD, but he will not hear them; he will even turn away his face from them at that time, for they have behaved themselves ill in their doings. <a href="/hpbt/micah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then they will wail to LORD JEHOVAH and he will not answer them, and he shall turn away his face from them at that time because of their evil deeds which they have done<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then shall they cry unto the LORD, But He will not answer them; Yea, He will hide His face from them at that time, According as they have wrought evil in their doings. <a href="/sep/micah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> thus they shall cry to the Lord, but he shall not hearken to them; and he shall turn away his face from them at that time, because they have done wickedly in their practices against themselves. <a href="/parallel/micah/3-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=392" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/micah/3.htm">Rulers and Prophets Condemned</a> …3You eat the flesh of my people after stripping off their skin and breaking their bones. You chop them up like flesh for the cooking pot, like meat in a cauldron.” 4<a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: yiz·‘ă·qū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">they will cry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but He will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ya·‘ă·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">answer</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hî (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">At that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time</a> <a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: wə·yas·têr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">He will hide</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">His face</a> <a href="/hebrew/mê·hem (Prep-m:: Pro-3mp) -- ">from them</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: hê·rê·‘ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">the evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4611.htm" title="4611: ma·‘al·lê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A deed, practice. From alal; an act.">they have done.</a> 5This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a> Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a> When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. <a href="/jeremiah/11-11.htm">Jeremiah 11:11</a> Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. <a href="/jeremiah/14-12.htm">Jeremiah 14:12</a> Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” <a href="/ezekiel/8-18.htm">Ezekiel 8:18</a> Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” <a href="/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13</a> And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/hosea/5-6.htm">Hosea 5:6</a> They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them. <a href="/isaiah/59-2.htm">Isaiah 59:2</a> But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. <a href="/lamentations/3-44.htm">Lamentations 3:44</a> You have covered Yourself with a cloud that no prayer can pass through. <a href="/amos/8-11.htm">Amos 8:11-12</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. / People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Luke 13:25-27</a> After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ / Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ / And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ <a href="/john/9-31.htm">John 9:31</a> We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. <a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a> And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then shall they cry to the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.Then.<a href="/micah/2-3.htm">Micah 2:3,4</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil… <a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?cry.<a href="/psalms/18-41.htm">Psalm 18:41</a> They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.<a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a> Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:<a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Proverbs 28:9</a> He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.he will even.<a href="/deuteronomy/31-17.htm">Deuteronomy 31:17,18</a> Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God is not among us? … <a href="/deuteronomy/32-19.htm">Deuteronomy 32:19,20</a> And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters… <a href="/isaiah/59-1.htm">Isaiah 59:1-15</a> Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: … as.<a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a> Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.<a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8,9</a> But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/4-16.htm">Behaved</a> <a href="/jonah/3-8.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/jonah/3-4.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/micah/2-7.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/micah/3-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/jonah/1-10.htm">Face</a> <a href="/micah/3-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/jonah/2-2.htm">Help</a> <a href="/amos/9-3.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/amos/4-10.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/micah/2-4.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Practiced</a> <a href="/micah/1-4.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/micah/2-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-2.htm">Veiled</a> <a href="/jonah/1-13.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-49.htm">Behaved</a> <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/micah/4-9.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/micah/7-13.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/micah/7-13.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/micah/4-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/micah/3-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/nahum/3-9.htm">Help</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-12.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-16.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/acts/18-3.htm">Practiced</a> <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/micah/4-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm">Veiled</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 3</div>1. <a href="/micah/3-1.htm">The cruelty of the princes.</a> 5. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">The falsehood of the prophets.</a> 8. <a href="/micah/3-8.htm">The false security of them both.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/micah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then they will cry out to the LORD This phrase indicates a moment of desperation and urgency. The people, likely the leaders and prophets of Israel, find themselves in dire circumstances and turn to God for help. This reflects a common biblical theme where people often seek God only in times of trouble. The act of crying out suggests a recognition of their need for divine intervention, reminiscent of the Israelites' cries during their bondage in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23-25</a>).but He will not answer them. This is a sobering declaration of divine silence. God's refusal to answer is a consequence of persistent disobedience and injustice. It echoes other instances in Scripture where God withholds His response due to the people's sin, such as in <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a>. This silence serves as a form of judgment, emphasizing the seriousness of their actions and the broken relationship between God and His people.At that time He will hide His face from them The hiding of God's face is a metaphor for the withdrawal of His presence and favor. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the face of a deity symbolized blessing and protection. When God hides His face, it signifies a removal of His protective care, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-17.htm">Deuteronomy 31:17-18</a>. This is a direct result of the people's actions, highlighting the conditional nature of God's covenant blessings.because of the evil they have done. This phrase identifies the cause of God's judgment: the people's evil deeds. The context of <a href="/micah/3.htm">Micah 3</a> reveals that the leaders and prophets were guilty of corruption, injustice, and exploitation. Their actions violated the covenantal laws and principles of justice and righteousness that God had established. This serves as a warning that divine justice is inevitable when God's people persist in sin, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of sin leading to separation from God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A 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, and his messages were directed towards both Israel and Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is just and righteous. In this verse, He is depicted as withholding His response due to the people's persistent sin. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_leaders_of_israel.htm">The Leaders of Israel</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/micah/3.htm">Micah 3</a> addresses the corrupt leaders and prophets of Israel who have led the people astray. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah_and_israel.htm">Judah and Israel</a> The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people, often addressed by the prophets for their disobedience and idolatry. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_cry_for_help.htm">The Cry for Help</a> This event refers to a future time when the people, having ignored God's commands, will seek His help in desperation but will find Him unresponsive due to their unrepentant hearts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> Sin has real consequences, including a broken relationship with God. Persistent disobedience leads to a point where God may choose not to respond to cries for help. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> True repentance is necessary to restore our relationship with God. Without it, our prayers may go unanswered. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_holiness.htm">God's Justice and Holiness</a> God is just and holy, and He cannot ignore sin. His response to sin is consistent with His character. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leaders.htm">The Role of Leaders</a> Leaders have a responsibility to guide people in righteousness. Corrupt leadership can lead entire communities away from God. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_early.htm">Seeking God Early</a> It is crucial to seek God and His wisdom before calamity strikes, rather than waiting until we are in distress.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 3</a> <a href="/q/is_sin_contrary_to_god's_will.htm">Is sin contrary to God's will?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_handle_mean_people.htm">What does the Bible advise about handling mean people?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_evil_leaders_gain_power_in_micah_3.htm">In Micah 3:1–2, how could the leaders (who are described as loving evil) gain such widespread power if the Israelites were supposedly under God’s guidance? </a> <a href="/q/2_thess._3_3__why_do_faithful_still_suffer.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3 - How can believers claim 'the Lord is faithful' if historical evidence suggests countless faithful people still suffer or face calamity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/micah/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) Then shall they cry.--"Then"--i.e., in the day of retribution--"then shall they call upon me, saith the Lord, but I will not hear; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me; and that because they hated knowledge, and received not the fear of the Lord, but abhorred my counsel and despised my correction. Then shall it be too late to knock when the door shall be shut, and too late to cry for mercy when it is the time of justice" (Commination Service). So also Isaiah declared (<a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm" title="And when you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you: yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.">Isaiah 1:15</a>): "When ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - The merciless shall not obtain mercy. Then, when the day of chastisement has come, "the day of the Lord," of which, perhaps, the prophet spoke more fully when he originally delivered this address. He will not hear them. A just retribution on those who refused to hearken to the cry of the poor and needy (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-41.htm">Psalm 18:41</a>; <a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/11-11.htm">Jeremiah 11:11</a>; <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a>). As they have behaved themselves ill in their doings; according as they have made their actions evil, or because they have, etc.; ἀνθ ω΅ν (Septuagint). <a href="/commentaries/micah/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then אָ֚ז (’āz) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> At that time, place, therefore they will cry out יִזְעֲק֣וּ (yiz·‘ă·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> To shriek, to announce, convene publicly to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but He will not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no answer יַעֲנֶ֖ה (ya·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond them. אוֹתָ֑ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case At that הַהִ֔יא (ha·hî) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בָּעֵ֣ת (bā·‘êṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when He will hide וְיַסְתֵּ֨ר (wə·yas·têr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> To hide, conceal His face פָּנָ֤יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face from them מֵהֶם֙ (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They because of כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the evil הֵרֵ֖עוּ (hê·rê·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad they have done. מַעַלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (ma·‘al·lê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4611.htm">Strong's 4611: </a> A deed, practice <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/3-4.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 3:4 Then they will cry to Yahweh (Mc Mic. 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