KJV ORIGINAL
Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen up, you leaders of Jacob's people and rulers of Israel, you who hate justice and twist everything that's supposed to be fair.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When leaders hate doing what's right, they mess up everything for everyone else.
📚 Historical Context
Micah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation was plagued by social injustice and moral corruption among its leaders. In this verse, he confronts the rulers and princes of Israel, accusing them of rejecting true justice and deliberately twisting fairness to favor themselves. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's ongoing call for accountability among those in authority.
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