Micah 3:8 “As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD,…”

Micah 3:8

As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

World English Bible

But as for me, I am full of power by the LORD’s Spirit, and of judgment, and of might, to declare to Jacob his disobedience, and to Israel his sin.

American Standard Version

But as for me, I am full of power by the Spirit of Jehovah, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet notwithstanding I am full of power by the Spirite of the Lord, and of iudgement, and of strength to declare vnto Iaakob his transgression, and to Israel his sinne.

Darby Translation

But truly I am filled with power by the Spirit of Jehovah, and with judgment and with might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Young's Literal Translation

And yet I have been full of power by the Spirit of Jehovah, And of judgment, and of might, To declare to Jacob his transgression, And to Israel his sin.

Bible in Basic English

But I truly am full of the spirit of the Lord, with power of judging and with strength to make clear to Jacob his wrongdoing and to Israel his sin.

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Cross references

“I am”

Isaiah 58:1 1 Corinthians 2:4 Job 32:18 Jeremiah 15:19–21 Acts 4:8–12 Acts 7:54–57

Isaiah 58:1 · BSB

“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.

1 Corinthians 2:4 · BSB

My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,

Job 32:18 · BSB

For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

Jeremiah 15:19–21 · BSB

Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to y…

Acts 4:8–12 · BSB

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!

Acts 7:54–57 · BSB

On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him.

“to declare”

Ezekiel 16:2 Ezekiel 43:10 Ezekiel 20:4 Ezekiel 22:2 Matthew 3:7–12 Acts 7:51

Ezekiel 16:2 · BSB

“Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominations

Ezekiel 43:10 · BSB

As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan,

Ezekiel 20:4 · BSB

Will you judge them, will you judge them, son of man? Confront them with the abominations of their fathers

Ezekiel 22:2 · BSB

“As for you, son of man, will you judge her? Will you pass judgment on the city of bloodshed? Then confront her with all her abominations

Matthew 3:7–12 · BSB

But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Acts 7:51 · BSB

You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.”

9Now 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,

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