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Micah 3:8
New English Translation
Micah 3:8
New English Translation
8 But I[a] am full of the courage that the Lord’s Spirit gives
and have a strong commitment to justice.[b]
This enables me to confront Jacob with its rebellion
and Israel with its sin.[c]
Footnotes
- Micah 3:8 sn The prophet Micah speaks here and contrasts himself with the mercenaries just denounced by the Lord in the preceding verses.
- Micah 3:8 tn Heb “am full of power, the Spirit of the Lord, and justice and strength.” The appositional phrase “the Spirit of the Lord” explains the source of the prophet’s power. The phrase “justice and strength” is understood here as a hendiadys, referring to the prophet’s strong sense of justice.
- Micah 3:8 tn Heb “to declare to Jacob his rebellion and to Israel his sin.” The words “this enables me” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
Micah 3:8
English Standard Version
Micah 3:8
English Standard Version
8 But as for me, (A)I am filled with power,
with the Spirit of the Lord,
and with justice and might,
to declare to Jacob (B)his transgression
and to Israel his sin.
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