Micah 7:13
New International Version
The earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the result of their deeds.

New Living Translation
But the land will become empty and desolate because of the wickedness of those who live there.

English Standard Version
But the earth will be desolate because of its inhabitants, for the fruit of their deeds.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds.

King James Bible
Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.

New King James Version
Yet the land shall be desolate Because of those who dwell in it, And for the fruit of their deeds.

New American Standard Bible
And the earth will become a wasteland because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds.

NASB 1995
And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds.

NASB 1977
And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds.

Amplified Bible
Yet the earth [beyond the land of Israel] shall become desolate because of those who dwell in it, Because of the fruit of their deeds.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the earth will become a wasteland because of its inhabitants and as a result of their actions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the earth will become a wasteland because of its inhabitants and as a result of their actions.

American Standard Version
Yet shall the land be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.

Contemporary English Version
Those nations will suffer disaster because of what they did.

English Revised Version
Yet shall the land be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The earth will become a wasteland for those who live on it because of what the people living there have done.

Good News Translation
But the earth will become a desert because of the wickedness of those who live on it.

International Standard Version
The land will become desolate because of its inhabitants, and as a result of their behavior.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds.

NET Bible
The earth will become desolate because of what its inhabitants have done.

New Heart English Bible
Yet the land will be desolate because of those who dwell in it, for the fruit of their doings.

Webster's Bible Translation
Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell in it, for the fruit of their doings.

World English Bible
Yet the land will be desolate because of those who dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the land has been for a desolation, "" Because of its inhabitants, "" Because of the fruit of their doings.

Young's Literal Translation
And the land hath been for a desolation, Because of its inhabitants, Because of the fruit of their doings.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the land was for a desolation upon its inhabitants from the fruit of their doings.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the land shall be made desolate, because of the inhabitants thereof, and for the fruit of their devices.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the land will be in desolation, because of its inhabitants and because of the fruit of their intentions.

New American Bible
And the earth shall be a waste because of its inhabitants, as a result of their deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
But the earth will be desolate because of its inhabitants, for the fruit of their doings.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless the land shall be desolate to its inhabitants because of the fruit of their doings.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the land shall be for destruction to its inhabitants because of the fruit of their works
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the land shall be desolate for them that dwell therein, Because of the fruit of their doings.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the land shall be utterly desolate together with them that inhabit it, because of the fruit of their doings.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel Looks to the LORD
12On that day they will come to you from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, even from Egypt to the Euphrates, from sea to sea and mountain to mountain. 13Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds.

Cross References
Isaiah 24:3-6
The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. / The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and fades; the exalted of the earth waste away. / The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. ...

Jeremiah 25:11-12
And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. / But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation.

Leviticus 26:32-35
And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled. / But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. / Then the land shall enjoy its Sabbaths all the days it lies desolate, while you are in the land of your enemies. At that time the land will rest and enjoy its Sabbaths. ...

Isaiah 6:11-12
Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, / until the LORD has driven men far away and the land is utterly forsaken.

Ezekiel 33:28-29
I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. / Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’

Zephaniah 1:2-3
“I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. / “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD.

Hosea 4:1-3
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! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. / Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear.

Deuteronomy 28:23-24
The sky over your head will be bronze, and the earth beneath you iron. / The LORD will turn the rain of your land into dust and powder; it will descend on you from the sky until you are destroyed.

Isaiah 13:9-13
Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. / For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. / I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. ...

Jeremiah 4:23-27
I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ...

Matthew 24:7-8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. / All these are the beginning of birth pains.

Luke 21:10-11
Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. / There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Revelation 6:8
Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth.

Romans 8:20-22
For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. / We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

Revelation 8:7
Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass.


Treasury of Scripture

Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.

Not withstanding the land shall be.

Leviticus 26:33-39
And I will scatter you among the heathen, and will draw out a sword after you: and your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste…

Isaiah 6:11-13
Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate, …

Isaiah 24:3-8
The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word…

for.

Micah 3:12
Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.

Job 4:8
Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.

Proverbs 1:31
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

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Micah 7
1. The church, complaining of her small number,
3. and the general corruption,
5. puts her confidence not in man, but in God.
8. She triumphs over her enemies.
14. She prays to God.
15. God comforts her by promises of confusion to her enemies;
18. and by his mercies.














Then the earth will become desolate
This phrase reflects a common theme in prophetic literature where the land suffers due to the sins of its people. The desolation of the earth is often seen as a direct consequence of human disobedience to God. In the context of Micah, this desolation can be linked to the impending judgment on Israel and Judah for their idolatry and social injustices. The imagery of desolation is reminiscent of the curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where disobedience leads to devastation. This also echoes the prophetic warnings found in Isaiah and Jeremiah, where the land mourns due to the people's transgressions.

because of its inhabitants
The inhabitants are directly responsible for the condition of the land. This reflects the biblical principle that human sin has tangible effects on creation, as seen in Genesis 3:17-19, where the ground is cursed because of Adam's sin. The inhabitants' actions have led to a breakdown in the covenant relationship with God, resulting in the land's desolation. This concept is further supported by the idea that the earth itself is a witness to the covenant between God and His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19.

as the fruit of their deeds
The "fruit of their deeds" signifies the natural consequences of the people's actions. This phrase underscores the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, as articulated in Galatians 6:7-8, where individuals reap what they sow. The deeds of the inhabitants, characterized by injustice, idolatry, and corruption, have led to their own ruin. This is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, where the moral and spiritual state of the people directly impacts their physical and social environment. The concept of deeds bearing fruit is also seen in the teachings of Jesus, such as in Matthew 7:16-20, where good trees bear good fruit and bad trees bear bad fruit, emphasizing the importance of righteous living.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Micah
A prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah is known for his messages of judgment and hope. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

2. Judah and Israel
The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people. Micah's prophecies were directed towards both, warning them of impending judgment due to their sins.

3. The Earth
In this context, it refers to the land of Israel and Judah, which will suffer desolation as a consequence of the people's actions.

4. Inhabitants
The people of Judah and Israel, whose sinful deeds have led to the prophesied desolation.

5. Deeds
The actions and behaviors of the people, which include idolatry, injustice, and corruption, leading to God's judgment.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Sin
Sin has tangible consequences not only for individuals but also for the land and community. Our actions can lead to spiritual and physical desolation.

God's Justice
God's judgment is a response to persistent sin. He is just and will not overlook the deeds of the wicked.

Call to Repentance
Understanding the consequences of sin should lead us to repentance and a desire to align our lives with God's will.

Hope in Restoration
While judgment is certain, God's ultimate plan includes restoration for those who turn back to Him.

Stewardship of the Earth
As believers, we are called to be good stewards of the earth, recognizing that our actions impact the world around us.(13) Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate.--There is still bitterness in the cup. In the midst of the triumphant expectation of the glory to come, there rises up the vision of the desolation of the land in the near future, by reason of the sins of the people.

Verse 13. - Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate. Very many commentators consider the land of Canaan to be here intended, the prophet recurring to threatenings of judgment before the great restoration comes to pass; but it is best to regard the clause as referring to all the world, exclusive of Canaan. While the Messianic kingdom is set up, judgment shall fail upon the sinful world. "For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted" (Isaiah 60:12; comp. Revelation 12:12). And the material world shall suffer with its inhabitants (Genesis 3:15, 18; Genesis 6:13; Genesis 19:25; Isaiah 34:4, etc.). Their doings. Their evil deeds, especially the rejection of Messiah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the earth
הָאָ֛רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

will become
וְהָיְתָ֥ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

desolate
לִשְׁמָמָ֖ה (liš·mā·māh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8077: Devastation, astonishment

because of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

its inhabitants,
יֹֽשְׁבֶ֑יהָ (yō·šə·ḇe·hā)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

as the result
מִפְּרִ֖י (mip·pə·rî)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6529: Fruit

of their deeds.
מַֽעַלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (ma·‘al·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4611: A deed, practice


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