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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/micah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />who build Zion with bloodshed, and Jerusalem with wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/micah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You are building Jerusalem on a foundation of murder and corruption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/micah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who build Zion with blood and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/micah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/micah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/micah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who build up Zion with bloodshed And Jerusalem with iniquity:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/micah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who build Zion with bloodshed, And Jerusalem with malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/micah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who build Zion with bloodshed And Jerusalem with violent injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/micah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who build Zion with bloodshed And Jerusalem with violent injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/micah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who build Zion with bloodshed And Jerusalem with violent injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/micah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who build Zion with blood [and extortion and murder] And Jerusalem with violent injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/micah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/micah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with injustice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/micah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/micah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You make cruelty and murder a way of life in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/micah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/micah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You build Zion on bloodshed and Jerusalem on wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/micah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are building God's city, Jerusalem, on a foundation of murder and injustice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/micah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who are building up Zion by means of bloodshed, and Jerusalem by means of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/micah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/micah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You build Zion through bloody crimes, Jerusalem through unjust violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/micah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/micah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/micah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/micah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Building up Zion with blood, "" And Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/micah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Building up Zion with blood, And Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/micah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Building Zion with bloods and Jerusalem with iniquity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/micah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />You that build up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/micah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/micah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who build up Zion with bloodshed, and Jerusalem with wickedness! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/micah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who build Zion with blood and Jerusalem with wrong!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/micah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who build Zion with blood and Jerusalem with iniquity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/micah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who are building Zion in blood and Jerusalem in evil<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/micah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />That build up Zion with blood, And Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/micah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />who build up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/micah/3-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=471" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/micah/3.htm">Rulers and Prophets Condemned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bō·neh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">who build</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: bə·ḏā·mîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">with bloodshed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: wî·rū·šā·lim (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">and Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: bə·‘aw·lāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">with iniquity.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/22-13.htm">Jeremiah 22:13</a></span><br />“Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-7.htm">Isaiah 5:7</a></span><br />For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-27.htm">Ezekiel 22:27</a></span><br />Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-12.htm">Habakkuk 2:12</a></span><br />Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by iniquity!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></span><br />Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-6.htm">Jeremiah 6:6</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Cut down the trees and raise a siege ramp against Jerusalem. This city must be punished; there is nothing but oppression in her midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-11.htm">Amos 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore, because you trample on the poor and exact from him a tax of grain, you will never live in the stone houses you have built; you will never drink the wine from the lush vineyards you have planted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-3.htm">Zephaniah 3:3</a></span><br />Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Isaiah 1:23</a></span><br />Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25-29</a></span><br />The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her. / Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. / Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Luke 11:39</a></span><br />Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-13.htm">Matthew 21:13</a></span><br />And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-17.htm">Mark 11:17</a></span><br />Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-46.htm">Luke 19:46</a></span><br />He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.</p><p class="hdg">build up Zion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/22-13.htm">Jeremiah 22:13-17</a></b></br> Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; <i>that</i> useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25-28</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">Habakkuk 2:9-12</a></b></br> Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! … </p><p class="hdg">blood.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jonah/1-14.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/hosea/4-2.htm">Bloodshed</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-4.htm">Build</a> <a href="/amos/9-14.htm">Building</a> <a href="/jonah/1-2.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/hosea/10-13.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/micah/1-12.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-18.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/jonah/3-8.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Wickedness</a> <a href="/jonah/4-1.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Bloodshed</a> <a href="/micah/7-11.htm">Build</a> <a href="/micah/7-11.htm">Building</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-3.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-12.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/micah/6-12.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/micah/6-10.htm">Wickedness</a> <a href="/micah/6-11.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/micah/3-1.htm">The cruelty of the princes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/micah/3-5.htm">The falsehood of the prophets.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/micah/3-8.htm">The false security of them both.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>who build Zion with bloodshed</b><br>This phrase highlights the corruption and violence that characterized the leadership in Micah's time. Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, was meant to be a holy city, a place of God's presence. However, the leaders were constructing their society through unjust means, including violence and oppression. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God condemns the shedding of innocent blood (<a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-17</a>). The historical context shows that during Micah's time, the leaders were exploiting the people, leading to social injustice. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate judgment that would come upon Jerusalem, as seen in the Babylonian exile. The misuse of power and the resultant bloodshed are antithetical to the peace and justice that God desires for His people.<p><b>and Jerusalem with iniquity</b><br>Jerusalem, the city chosen by God to bear His name, was being built on a foundation of sin and moral corruption. Iniquity here refers to the pervasive sinfulness and ethical decay among the leaders and people. This is a direct violation of the covenantal laws given to Israel, which emphasized justice, mercy, and humility (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The cultural context of the time shows a society where bribery, deceit, and exploitation were rampant, as leaders prioritized personal gain over righteousness. This phrase connects to other scriptures that speak against building on a foundation of sin, such as Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>). The prophetic nature of Micah's message warns of the consequences of such iniquity, ultimately pointing to the need for a righteous ruler, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who would establish a kingdom built on justice and peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>A prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Israel and Judah. His prophecies often addressed social injustices and the corruption of leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>Often used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion is a significant location in biblical history, symbolizing the spiritual and political heart of Israel. It represents God's chosen place for His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, Jerusalem is central to Jewish identity and worship. It is the site of the Temple and a focal point for God's covenant with His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/corrupt_leaders.htm">Corrupt Leaders</a></b><br>The leaders of Israel and Judah during Micah's time were often corrupt, exploiting the people and perverting justice for personal gain.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/iniquity_and_bloodshed.htm">Iniquity and Bloodshed</a></b><br>These terms describe the moral and ethical corruption prevalent in society, particularly among the leaders who were supposed to uphold God's laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_corruption.htm">The Consequences of Corruption</a></b><br>Corruption and injustice lead to societal decay and divine judgment. Leaders are accountable to God for their actions and must uphold justice and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteous_leadership.htm">The Importance of Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Godly leadership is crucial for the health of a community. Leaders should model integrity and fairness, reflecting God's character in their governance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_social_justice.htm">The Call to Social Justice</a></b><br>Believers are called to advocate for justice and oppose exploitation. We must be voices for the oppressed and work towards a society that honors God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>There is always hope for repentance and restoration. God desires to forgive and restore those who turn from their wicked ways and seek His righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_in_the_old_testament.htm">Is Jesus mentioned in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_city_of_god.htm">What defines the City of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_micah_3_9-10_align_with_kings.htm">In Micah 3:9-10, how does the condemnation of corruption align with other accounts of Israel's leadership in Kings or Chronicles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_mercy_and_conquest_reconcile.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10 commands mercy and compassion; how do these ideals reconcile with earlier Old Testament accounts of conquest and violence?</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>(10) <span class= "bld">They build up Zion with blood</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, they acquire money for the erection of splendid buildings by spoliation and robbery, not stopping short of murder. So also Habakkuk (<a href="/micah/2-12.htm" title="I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of you; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the middle of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men.">Micah 2:12</a>) denounces the king of Babylon for the bloody wars with which he obtained wealth for the enlargement of the city.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They build up Zion with blood.</span> Blood is, as it were, the cement that binds the building together. They raise palaces with money gained by extortion, rapine, and judicial murders like that of Naboth (<a href="/1_kings/21.htm">1 Kings 21</a>; comp. <a href="/jeremiah/22-13.htm">Jeremiah 22:13</a>, etc.; <a href="/ezekiel/22-27.htm">Ezekiel 22:27</a>; <a href="/habakkuk/2-12.htm">Habakkuk 2:12</a>). Cheyne thinks this to be a too dark view of the state of public morals, and would therefore consider "blood" to be used for violent conduct leading to ruin of others, comparing <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a>; <a href="/isaiah/59-3.htm">Isaiah 59:3</a>; <a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11</a>. In these passages, however, actual bloodshed may be meant; and we know too little of the moral condition of Judaea at this time to be able to decide against the darker view. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/micah/3-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">who build</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּנֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(bō·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zion</span><br /><span class="heb">צִיּ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ṣî·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with bloodshed</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדָמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">וִירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with iniquity.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעַוְלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘aw·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/micah/3-10.htm">Micah 3:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/micah/3-10.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 3:10 They build up Zion with blood (Mc Mic. 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