Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Listen to what the LORD says: “Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. New Living Translation Listen to what the LORD is saying: “Stand up and state your case against me. Let the mountains and hills be called to witness your complaints. English Standard Version Hear what the LORD says: Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Berean Standard Bible Hear now what the LORD says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. King James Bible Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. New King James Version Hear now what the LORD says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, And let the hills hear your voice. New American Standard Bible Hear now what the LORD is saying, “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, And let the hills hear your voice. NASB 1995 Hear now what the LORD is saying, “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, And let the hills hear your voice. NASB 1977 Hear now what the LORD is saying, “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, And let the hills hear your voice. Legacy Standard Bible Listen now to what Yahweh is saying, “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, And let the hills listen to your voice. Amplified Bible Hear now what the LORD is saying, “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, And let the hills [as witnesses] hear your voice. Christian Standard Bible Now listen to what the LORD is saying: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your complaint. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now listen to what the LORD is saying: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. American Standard Version Hear ye now what Jehovah saith: Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. Contemporary English Version The LORD said to his people: Come and present your case to the hills and mountains. English Revised Version Hear ye now what the LORD saith: Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now listen to what the LORD is saying, "Stand up! Plead your case in front of the mountains, and let the hills listen to your request. Good News Translation Listen to the LORD's case against Israel. Arise, O LORD, and present your case; let the mountains and the hills hear what you say. International Standard Version Please hear what the LORD says: "Get up and make your case before the mountains, and let the hills listen to your voice. Majority Standard Bible Hear now what the LORD says: ?Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. NET Bible Listen to what the LORD says: "Get up! Defend yourself before the mountains! Present your case before the hills!" New Heart English Bible Listen now to what the LORD says: "Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear what you have to say. Webster's Bible Translation Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. World English Bible Listen now to what Yahweh says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear what you have to say. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow hear that which YHWH is saying: “Rise—strive with the mountains, "" And cause the hills to hear your voice. Young's Literal Translation Hear, I pray you, that which Jehovah is saying: 'Rise -- strive thou with the mountains, And cause thou the hills to hear thy voice.' Smith's Literal Translation Hear ye now what Jehovah said: Arise, contend thou with the mountains, and the hills shall hear thy voice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear ye what the Lord saith: Arise, contend thou in judgment against the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. Catholic Public Domain Version Listen to what the Lord says: Rise, contend in judgment against the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. New American Bible Hear, then, what the LORD says: Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice! New Revised Standard Version Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHEAR now what the LORD says: Arise and judge upon the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hear therefore the thing that LORD JEHOVAH said: “Arise, judge with the mountains and the hills shall hear your voice OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear ye now what the LORD saith: Arise, contend thou before the mountains, And let the hills hear thy voice. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear now a word: the Lord God has said; Arise, plead with the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Case Against Israel1Hear now what the LORD says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2Hear, 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:… Cross References Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Hosea 4:1 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! Jeremiah 2:9 Therefore, I will contend with you again, declares the LORD, and I will bring a case against your children’s children. Isaiah 3:13 The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people. Amos 3:1 Hear this word that the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt: Deuteronomy 32:1 Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Psalm 50:4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: Isaiah 41:1 “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. Jeremiah 25:31 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. Isaiah 43:26 Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Romans 3:19 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. Hebrews 12:25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven? James 5:9 Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. Treasury of Scripture Hear you now what the LORD said; Arise, contend you before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. ye. Micah 1:2 Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Lord GOD be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple. 1 Samuel 15:16 Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on. Jeremiah 13:15 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken. Arise. Micah 6:1 Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. Micah 6:2 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. Micah 6:3-5 O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me… contend. Deuteronomy 4:26 I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong your days upon it, but shall utterly be destroyed. Deuteronomy 32:1 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Psalm 50:1,4 A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof… before. Micah 1:4 And the mountains shall be molten under him, and the valleys shall be cleft, as wax before the fire, and as the waters that are poured down a steep place. Isaiah 2:12-14 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: … let. Ezekiel 37:4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. Jump to Previous Arise Case Cause Contend Ear Forward Hear Hills Mountains Plead Rise Sounding Stand Strive Voice WordsJump to Next Arise Case Cause Contend Ear Forward Hear Hills Mountains Plead Rise Sounding Stand Strive Voice WordsMicah 6 1. God's punishment for ingratitude;6. for ignorance, 10. for injustice; 16. and for idolatry. Hear now what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a divine message, emphasizing the importance and authority of God's words. In the prophetic tradition, the call to "hear" signifies a demand for attention and obedience. This echoes the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4, where Israel is called to listen and respond to God's commandments. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, reminding the audience of His sovereignty and faithfulness. Arise, plead your case before the mountains: and let the hills hear your voice: Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah is the author of the book. He is known for his messages of judgment and hope, addressing the social injustices of his time. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is calling His people to account for their actions and urging them to listen to His case against them. 3. Mountains and Hills Symbolic witnesses in the divine courtroom. In ancient times, mountains and hills were often seen as eternal and unchanging, representing the enduring nature of God's covenant and creation. 4. Israel The nation to whom Micah is prophesying. They are being called to account for their covenant unfaithfulness. 5. Divine Courtroom The setting of this passage, where God is depicted as bringing a legal case against His people, using the mountains and hills as witnesses. Teaching Points God's Call to AccountabilityGod holds His people accountable for their actions. Just as He called Israel to account, He calls us to examine our lives in light of His Word. The Importance of Listening The command to "hear" emphasizes the need for attentiveness to God's voice. In our busy lives, we must prioritize listening to God through Scripture and prayer. Symbolism of Creation as Witness The use of mountains and hills as witnesses reminds us of the permanence and faithfulness of God's creation. It challenges us to consider the enduring nature of God's truth and our responsibility to uphold it. Covenant Relationship This passage underscores the seriousness of our covenant relationship with God. We are called to live faithfully, reflecting His character in our actions. Repentance and Restoration While the passage begins with a call to account, it also implies the possibility of repentance and restoration. God desires to restore His people when they turn back to Him.VI. (1) Hear ye now what the Lord saith.--The third portion of Micah's prophecy opens with a solemn appeal to Nature to hear the Lord pleading with His people. A similar summons is found in Deuteronomy 32:1 : "Give ear, O ye heavens, and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth." Verse 1-ch. 7:20. - Part III. In this address, which is later than the preceding parts, the prophet sets forth the way of salvation: PUNISHMENT IS THE CONSEQUENCE OF SIN; REPENTANCE IS THE ONLY GROUND FOR HOPE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE COVENANT MERCIES. Verses 1-5. - 1. God's controversy with his people for their ingratitude. Verse 1. - Hear ye now. The whole nation is addressed and bidden to give heed to God's pleading. Arise, contend thou. These are God's words to Micah, bidding him put himself in his people's place, and plead as advocate before the great inanimate tribunal. Before the mountains; i.e. in the presence of the everlasting hills, which have as it were witnessed God's gracious dealings with his people from old time and Israel's long ingratitude (comp. Micah 1:2).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hearשִׁמְעוּ־ (šim·‘ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently now נָ֕א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אֹמֵ֑ר (’ō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Arise, ק֚וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand plead your case רִ֣יב (rîḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend before אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among the mountains, הֶהָרִ֔ים (he·hā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country and let the hills הַגְּבָע֖וֹת (hag·gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1389: A hillock hear וְתִשְׁמַ֥עְנָה (wə·ṯiš·ma‘·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your voice. קוֹלֶֽךָ׃ (qō·w·le·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Links Micah 6:1 NIVMicah 6:1 NLT Micah 6:1 ESV Micah 6:1 NASB Micah 6:1 KJV Micah 6:1 BibleApps.com Micah 6:1 Biblia Paralela Micah 6:1 Chinese Bible Micah 6:1 French Bible Micah 6:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 6:1 Listen now to what Yahweh says: Arise (Mc Mic. 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