Micah 6:10
New International Version
Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house, and the short ephah, which is accursed?

New Living Translation
What shall I say about the homes of the wicked filled with treasures gained by cheating? What about the disgusting practice of measuring out grain with dishonest measures?

English Standard Version
Can I forget any longer the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed?

Berean Standard Bible
Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed?

King James Bible
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?

New King James Version
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness In the house of the wicked, And the short measure that is an abomination?

New American Standard Bible
“Is there still a person in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness, And a short measure that is cursed?

NASB 1995
“Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness And a short measure that is cursed?

NASB 1977
“Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness, And a short measure that is cursed?

Legacy Standard Bible
Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness, And a short measure which is cursed?

Amplified Bible
“Are there not still treasures gained by wickedness In the house of the wicked, And a short (inaccurate) measure [for grain] that is cursed?

Christian Standard Bible
Are there still the treasures of wickedness and the accursed short measure in the house of the wicked?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Are there still the treasures of wickedness and the accursed short measure in the house of the wicked?

American Standard Version
Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a scant measure that is abominable?

Contemporary English Version
You store up stolen treasures and use dishonest scales.

English Revised Version
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I have cursed all the wicked people who use their money for evil and use inaccurate weights and measures.

Good News Translation
In the houses of evil people are treasures which they got dishonestly. They use false measures, a thing that I hate.

International Standard Version
Are there still wicked treasures in the house of the wicked, along with deceitful and abominable measuring standards?

Majority Standard Bible
Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed?

NET Bible
"I will not overlook, O sinful house, the dishonest gain you have hoarded away, or the smaller-than-standard measure I hate so much.

New Heart English Bible
Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short ephah that is accursed?

Webster's Bible Translation
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?

World English Bible
Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short ephah that is accursed?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Are there yet [in] the house of the wicked "" Treasures of wickedness, "" And the abhorred meager ephah?

Young's Literal Translation
Are there yet in the house of the wicked Treasures of wickedness, And the abhorred scanty ephah?

Smith's Literal Translation
Are there yet treasures of injustice in the house of the unjust, and the ephah of leanness being cursed?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As yet there is a fire in the house of the wicked, the treasures of iniquity, and a scant measure full of wrath.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Nevertheless, there is a fire in the house of the impious, the treasury of iniquity, and a small measure, filled with wrath.

New American Bible
Am I to bear criminal hoarding and the accursed short ephah?

New Revised Standard Version
Can I forget the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For there is still fire in the house of the wicked and in the storehouses of iniquity and in the short measure of deceit.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For again fire is in the house of the Evil One and the storehouses of the Evil One, and a small measure of depravity
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, And the scant measure that is abominable?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Is there not fire, and the house of the wicked heaping up wicked treasures, and that with the pride of unrighteousness?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Punishment of Israel
9The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it. 10Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? 11Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights?…

Cross References
Proverbs 11:1
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

Amos 8:5
asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales.

Leviticus 19:35-36
You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 25:13-16
You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. ...

Hosea 12:7
A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.

Ezekiel 45:10-12
You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. / The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity so that the bath will contain a tenth of a homer, and the ephah a tenth of a homer; the homer will be the standard measure for both. / The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.

Proverbs 20:10
Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

Proverbs 20:23
Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

Isaiah 1:13
Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.

Jeremiah 5:26-29
For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. / Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. / They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. ...

Zechariah 5:8-11
“This is Wickedness,” he said. And he shoved her down into the basket, pushing down the lead cover over its opening. / Then I lifted up my eyes and saw two women approaching, with the wind in their wings. Their wings were like those of a stork, and they lifted up the basket between heaven and earth. / “Where are they taking the basket?” I asked the angel who was speaking with me. ...

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Mark 12:40
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

James 5:1-6
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?

Are, etc.

Joshua 7:1
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.

2 Kings 5:23,24
And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him…

Proverbs 10:2
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

and.

Leviticus 19:35,36
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure…

Deuteronomy 25:13-16
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small…

Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

scant measure.

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Micah 6
1. God's punishment for ingratitude;
6. for ignorance,
10. for injustice;
16. and for idolatry.














Am I still to forget
This phrase reflects God's rhetorical questioning, emphasizing His omniscience and justice. The Hebrew root for "forget" is "שָׁכַח" (shakach), which implies a deliberate overlooking or ignoring. In the context of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, this question underscores God's unwillingness to ignore sin and injustice. It serves as a reminder that God is both merciful and just, and His patience has limits when it comes to persistent wickedness.

any wickedness
The term "wickedness" is derived from the Hebrew word "רֶשַׁע" (resha), which encompasses a broad range of moral and ethical wrongdoings. In the prophetic literature, wickedness often refers to social injustices, idolatry, and covenant unfaithfulness. This highlights the moral decay present in Israel at the time, where societal norms had strayed far from God's commandments. The emphasis on "any" wickedness suggests the pervasive nature of sin that God is addressing.

in the house of the wicked
The "house of the wicked" can be understood both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to the households or establishments where sinful practices are perpetuated. Metaphorically, it represents the broader societal structures that enable and sustain wickedness. The Hebrew word for "house" is "בַּיִת" (bayit), which can also signify a dynasty or lineage, indicating that wickedness has become entrenched in the culture and leadership of the people.

or the short ephah
An "ephah" is a unit of measure used in ancient Israel, roughly equivalent to about 22 liters or 5.8 gallons. The "short ephah" refers to dishonest business practices, specifically the use of false measures to cheat others. This practice is condemned in the Torah (Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-16) and is a symbol of economic injustice. The Hebrew word "אֵיפָה" (ephah) here serves as a tangible example of the corruption that God is addressing through the prophet Micah.

which is accursed
The term "accursed" comes from the Hebrew "זָעַם" (za'am), meaning to be denounced or abhorred. This word conveys God's strong disapproval and the inevitable consequences of such actions. In the biblical context, being accursed often implies being set apart for destruction or divine judgment. This serves as a warning that God's holiness cannot coexist with deceit and injustice, and such practices bring about divine wrath.

(10) The scant measure.--Literally, the hateful ephah of leanness--i.e., less than it should be. The Jews were much addicted to the falsification of weights and measures. They made "the ephah small, and the shekel great, falsifying the balances by deceit" (Amos 8:5).

Verse 10. - The reproof is given in the form of questions, in order to rouse the sleeping conscience of the people. Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked? Do the wicked still continue to bring into their houses treasures obtained by wrong? The old versions compare this ill-gotten wealth to a fire which shall consume the homes of its possessors. Septuagint, Μὴ πῦρ καὶ οϊκος ἀνόμου θησαυρίζω θησαυροὺς ἀνόμους; "Is there fire and the house of the wicked treasuring up wicked treasures?" Vulgate, Adhuc ignis in domo impii thesauri iniquitatis? So the Syriac; the Chaldee keeps to the Masoretic reading. The scant measure; literally, the ephah of leanness. The ephah was about three pecks. According to Josephus ('Ant.,' 15:09. 2), it contained one Attic medimnus, which would be nearly a bushel and a half. Fraudulent weights and measures are often denounced (Leviticus 19:35, etc.; Deuteronomy 25:14, etc.; Proverbs 20:10, 23; Amos 8:5). Vulgate, Mensura minor irae plena, where the Hebrew has, that is abominable. Such frauds are hateful to God, and are marked with his wrath.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Can I forget any longer,
ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

O house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the wicked,
רָשָׁ֔ע (rā·šā‘)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

the treasures
אֹצְר֖וֹת (’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse

of wickedness
רֶ֑שַׁע (re·ša‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7562: Wickedness

and the short
רָז֖וֹן (rā·zō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7332: Leanness, wasting, scantness

ephah,
וְאֵיפַ֥ת (wə·’ê·p̄aṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain)

which is accursed?
זְעוּמָֽה׃ (zə·‘ū·māh)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 2194: To foam at the mouth, to be enraged


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