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For the LORD has a case against his people; he is lodging a charge against Israel. <a href="/nlt/micah/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> And now, O mountains, listen to the LORD’s complaint! He has a case against his people. He will bring charges against Israel. <a href="/esv/micah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Hear, you mountains, the indictment of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth, for the LORD has an indictment against his people, and he will contend with Israel. <a href="/bsb/micah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel: <a href="/kjv/micah/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD'S controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. <a href="/nkjv/micah/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Hear, O you mountains, the LORD’s complaint, And you strong foundations of the earth; For the LORD has a complaint against His people, And He will contend with Israel. <a href="/nasb_/micah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Listen, you mountains, to the indictment by the LORD, And you enduring foundations of the earth, Because the LORD has a case against His people; And He will dispute with Israel. <a href="/nasb/micah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Listen, you mountains, to the indictment of the LORD, And you enduring foundations of the earth, Because the LORD has a case against His people; Even with Israel He will dispute. <a href="/nasb77/micah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Listen, you mountains, to the indictment of the LORD, And you enduring foundations of the earth, Because the LORD has a case against His people; Even with Israel He will dispute. <a href="/lsb/micah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Listen, you mountains, to the case of Yahweh, And you enduring foundations of the earth, Because Yahweh has a case against His people; Even with Israel He will reprove. <a href="/amp/micah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Hear, O mountains, the indictment of the LORD, And you enduring foundations of the earth, For the LORD has a case (a legal complaint) against His people, And He will dispute (challenge) Israel. <a href="/csb/micah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Listen to the LORD’s lawsuit, you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth, because the LORD has a case against his people, and he will argue it against Israel. <a href="/hcsb/micah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Listen to the LORD&#8217s lawsuit, you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth, because the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel. <a href="/asv/micah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Hear, O ye mountains, Jehovah's controversy, and ye enduring foundations of the earth; for Jehovah hath a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. <a href="/cev/micah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Israel, I am bringing charges against you--I call upon the mountains and the earth's firm foundation to be my witnesses. <a href="/erv/micah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Hear, O ye mountains, the LORD'S controversy, and ye enduring foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. <a href="/gwt/micah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Listen to the LORD's lawsuit, you mountains. Listen, you strong foundations of the earth. The LORD has filed a lawsuit against his people. He is arguing his case against Israel. <a href="/gnt/micah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> You mountains, you everlasting foundations of the earth, listen to the LORD's case! The LORD has a case against his people. He is going to bring an accusation against Israel. <a href="/isv/micah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Listen, you mountains, to the LORD's argument! Listen, you strong foundations of the earth, because the LORD has a dispute with his people, and he will set out his case before Israel. <a href="/msb/micah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Hear, O mountains, the LORD?s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel: <a href="/net/micah/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Hear the LORD's accusation, you mountains, you enduring foundations of the earth! For the LORD has a case against his people; he has a dispute with Israel! <a href="/nheb/micah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hear, you mountains, the LORD's controversy, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. <a href="/wbt/micah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD'S controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. <a href="/web/micah/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Hear, you mountains, Yahweh’s indictment, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for Yahweh has a case against his people, and he will contend with Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Hear, O mountains, the strife of YHWH, "" You strong ones—foundations of earth! For a strife [is] to YHWH, with His people, "" And with Israel He reasons. <a href="/ylt/micah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Hear, O mountains, the strife of Jehovah, Ye strong ones -- foundations of earth! For a strife is to Jehovah, with His people, And with Israel He doth reason. <a href="/slt/micah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Hear ye mountains the contention of Jehovah, and ye perpetual foundations of the earth: for a contention to Jehovah with his people, and he will dispute with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Let the mountains hear the judgment of the Lord, and the strong foundations of the earth: for the Lord will enter into judgment with his people, and he will plead against Israel. <a href="/cpdv/micah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Let the mountains listen to the judgment of the Lord, and the strong foundations of the earth. For the judgment of the Lord is with his people, and he will enter into judgment with Israel. <a href="/nabre/micah/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s case, pay attention, O foundations of the earth! For the LORD has a case against his people; he enters into trial with Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/micah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Hear, O you mountains, the judgment of the LORD, listen, O you deep foundations of the earth; for the LORD will contend with his people, and he will judge Israel; <a href="/hpbt/micah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Hear, you mountains, the judgment of LORD JEHOVAH, and you depths of the foundations of the Earth, because LORD JEHOVAH judges with his people and he rebukes Israel!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Hear, O ye mountains, the LORD'S controversy, And ye enduring rocks, the foundations of the earth; For the LORD hath a controversy with His people, And He will plead with Israel. <a href="/sep/micah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Hear ye, O mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and ye valleys even the foundations of the earth: for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and will plead with Israel. <a href="/parallel/micah/6-2.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=882" 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/6.htm">The Case Against Israel</a> 1Hear now what the LORD says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2<a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šim·‘ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">Hear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·rîm (N-mp) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">O mountains,</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: rîḇ (N-msc) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">indictment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/386.htm" title="386: wə·hā·’ê·ṯā·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Perennial, ever-flowing, permanence. Or ethan; from an unused root; permanence; hence permanent; specifically a chieftain.">you enduring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4144.htm" title="4144: mō·sə·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Foundation. From yacad; a foundation.">foundations</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: 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/7379.htm" title="7379: rîḇ (N-ms) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">has a case</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm" title="3198: yiṯ·wak·kāḥ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To decide, adjudge, prove. A primitive root; to be right; reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict.">and He will argue</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">it against</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel:</a> 3‘My people, what have I done to you? Testify against Me how I have wearied you!…<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="/isaiah/1-2.htm">Isaiah 1:2</a> Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-1.htm">Deuteronomy 32:1</a> Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. <a href="/psalms/50-4.htm">Psalm 50:4</a> He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: <a href="/jeremiah/6-19.htm">Jeremiah 6:19</a> Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. <a href="/hosea/4-1.htm">Hosea 4:1</a> Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! <a href="/isaiah/3-13.htm">Isaiah 3:13</a> The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people. <a href="/jeremiah/2-9.htm">Jeremiah 2:9</a> Therefore, I will contend with you again, declares the LORD, and I will bring a case against your children’s children. <a href="/psalms/50-7.htm">Psalm 50:7</a> “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. <a href="/isaiah/5-3.htm">Isaiah 5:3</a> “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. <a href="/jeremiah/25-31.htm">Jeremiah 25:31</a> The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Isaiah 41:1</a> “Be silent before Me, O islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come forward and testify; let us together draw near for judgment. <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19</a> Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a> And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. <a href="/james/5-9.htm">James 5:9</a> Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Hear you, O mountains, the LORD's controversy, and you strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.foundations.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Deuteronomy 32:22</a> For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.<a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm">2 Samuel 22:8,16</a> Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth… <a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Psalm 104:5</a> Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.a controversy.<a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a> Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.<a href="/isaiah/5-3.htm">Isaiah 5:3</a> And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.<a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Isaiah 43:26</a> Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/6-5.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/micah/1-6.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Case</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/amos/3-14.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/hosea/12-2.htm">Controversy</a> <a href="/hosea/12-2.htm">Dispute</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/6-26.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/micah/1-6.htm">Foundations</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/hosea/12-2.htm">Indictment</a> <a href="/micah/5-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-21.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/jonah/2-10.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/joel/1-2.htm">Note</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-28.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/micah/5-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Case</a> <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Controversy</a> <a href="/mark/8-11.htm">Dispute</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Foundations</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/job/31-35.htm">Indictment</a> <a href="/nahum/2-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/nahum/1-5.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Note</a> <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/nahum/1-6.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-3.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 6</div>1. <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">God's punishment for ingratitude;</a> 6. <a href="/micah/6-6.htm">for ignorance,</a> 10. <a href="/micah/6-10.htm">for injustice;</a> 16. <a href="/micah/6-16.htm">and for idolatry.</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'; 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In ancient Near Eastern cultures, mountains were often seen as eternal and unchanging, symbolizing stability and permanence. This imagery underscores the seriousness of God's message. The mountains, as part of creation, are called to witness the covenantal lawsuit God is bringing against His people, reflecting the idea that all creation is involved in the covenant relationship between God and Israel.you enduring foundations of the earth. The "enduring foundations of the earth" further emphasize the timelessness and steadfastness of God's creation. This phrase suggests that the very elements of the earth, which have witnessed the history of humanity, are now called to testify. It highlights the idea that God's covenant with Israel is as enduring as the earth itself. This also connects to the biblical theme of creation bearing witness to God's actions and character, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>.For the LORD has a case against His people, The language of a legal case or lawsuit is used here, indicating a formal accusation. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where God is the suzerain and Israel the vassal. The covenant included blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience (Deuteronomy 28). The "case" implies that Israel has violated the terms of this covenant, and God, as the righteous judge, is bringing charges against them.and He will argue it against Israel: The focus on Israel highlights the specific audience of God's message. Israel, as God's chosen people, had a unique relationship with Him, marked by the covenant at Sinai. This phrase indicates that God is not only the accuser but also the judge who will present His case. The prophetic tradition often includes God arguing His case against Israel, calling them to account for their unfaithfulness and urging them to return to Him. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's justice and mercy, as He seeks to restore His people rather than simply punish them.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah delivered messages from God to the people of Israel and Judah, calling them to repentance and warning them of impending judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mountains_and_foundations_of_the_earth.htm">Mountains and Foundations of the Earth</a> Symbolic witnesses in the divine courtroom, representing the enduring and unchanging nature of God's creation, which stands as a testament to His covenant with Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is bringing a legal case against His people for their unfaithfulness and injustice. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The chosen people of God, who are being called to account for their actions and failure to uphold the covenant. 5. <a href="/topical/i/indictment.htm">Indictment</a> A formal accusation or charge brought by God against Israel, highlighting their moral and spiritual failures.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant_faithfulness.htm">God's Covenant Faithfulness</a> God remains faithful to His covenant, even when His people are not. This calls us to reflect on our own faithfulness to God and His commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Sin is not just a personal failing but a breach of covenant with God. Recognizing the gravity of sin should lead us to repentance and a renewed commitment to righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_creation_as_witness.htm">The Role of Creation as Witness</a> Creation itself testifies to God's eternal nature and His expectations for humanity. We should live in a way that honors both God and His creation. <a href="/topical/d/divine_justice_and_mercy.htm">Divine Justice and Mercy</a> While God brings charges against His people, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. We should seek God's mercy and strive to align our lives with His will. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_before_god.htm">Accountability Before God</a> Just as Israel was held accountable, we too will stand before God. This should inspire us to live with integrity and purpose, knowing that our actions have eternal significance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 6</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_spirit_guide_believers.htm">How does giving reflect your heart's generosity?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_a_divine_lawsuit_in_micah.htm">In Micah 6:1-2, is there any historical or archaeological evidence of an actual 'lawsuit' scenario or divine courtroom setting involving Israel?</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_6_2-3__literal_mountains'_fate.htm">In Ezekiel 6:2-3, how can an address to literal mountains make sense, and is there any historical or archaeological record of a catastrophe specifically targeting these mountains?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_justice.htm">What does it mean that God embodies justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Hear ye, O mountains. Insensate nature is called upon as a witness. (For similar appeals, comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-26.htm">Deuteronomy 4:26</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/32-1.htm">Deuteronomy 32:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/1-2.htm">Isaiah 1:2</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/22-29.htm">Jeremiah 22:29</a>.) The Lord's controversy. So God calls his pleading with his people to show them their sin and thankless unbelief; as he says in <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a>, "Come, and let us reason together" (comp. <a href="/hosea/4-1.htm">Hosea 4:1</a>; <a href="/hosea/12-2.htm">Hosea 12:2</a>). Ye strong (enduring) foundations of the earth. The mountains are called everlasting (<a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15</a>), as being firm, unchangeable, and as compared with man's life and doings, which are but transitory. The LXX. offers an interpretation as well as a translation, Αἱ φάραγγες θεμέλια τῆς γῆς, "Ye valleys, the foundations of the earth." With his people. It is because Israel is God's people that her sin is so heinous, and that God condescends to plead with her. He would thus touch her conscience by recalling his benefits. So in the following verses. <a href="/commentaries/micah/6-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Hear, שִׁמְע֤וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently O mountains, הָרִים֙ (hā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country the LORD's יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH indictment, רִ֣יב (rîḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> Strife, dispute you enduring וְהָאֵתָנִ֖ים (wə·hā·’ê·ṯā·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_386.htm">Strong's 386: </a> Perennial, ever-flowing, permanence foundations מֹ֣סְדֵי (mō·sə·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4146.htm">Strong's 4146: </a> A foundation of the earth. אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH has a case רִ֤יב (rîḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> Strife, dispute against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with His people, עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and He will argue יִתְוַכָּֽח׃ (yiṯ·wak·kāḥ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict it against וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/6-2.htm">Micah 6:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 6:2 Hear you mountains Yahweh's controversy and you (Mc Mic. 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