KJV ORIGINAL
But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But they have no clue what God is actually thinking or what his plan really is. He's going to gather them up like bundles of wheat ready for harvest.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
People think they know what's up, but God's plan is way bigger than what anyone sees coming.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Micah was written by the prophet Micah to the people of Judah and Israel during the late 8th century BCE. It was written during a period of social injustice, corrupt leadership, and the impending threat of the Assyrian Empire's expansion, which challenged the nation's security and moral fabric.
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