Micah 6:9

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Micah 6:9, word by word

The voiceקוֹלkol

voice

What is heard when someone speaks or sings; also the voice of God.

Where else “kol” appears

of YHWHיְהוָהyehva

YHWH

The personal name of the God of Israel, written in Hebrew with four letters, Y-H-W-H, without vowels. Out of reverence Jews stopped pronouncing it and read "Adonai" (Lord), so many Bibles put "the LORD" or "Jehovah". This translation keeps the four letters. The name is related to the verb "to be" (Exodus 3:14-15). He is not a god other than Elohim: "YHWH Elohim" is the same Creator God, called by his name.

Where else “yehva” appears

callsיִקְרָאyikra

call

To raise the voice to someone so that he comes, or to invite him.

Where else “yikra” appears

to the cityעִירir

city

A settled place protected by a wall, with a gate and houses.

Where else “ir” appears

and sound judgmentתוּשִׁיָּהtushiya

sound wisdom

Practical wisdom that leads to success.

Where else “tushiya” appears

seesיִרְאֶהyire

General meaning: Fear.

Where else “yire” appears

your nameשְׁמֶsheme

name of YHWH

YHWH's name: himself, as he makes himself known.

Where else “sheme” appears

“Hearשִׁמְעוּshimu

hear

To hear a sound, or learn of something.

Where else “shimu” appears

the rodמַטֶּהmate

staff

A straight stick used for support, as a weapon or as a sign of authority.

Where else “mate” appears

has appointed itיְעָדָyeada

appoint

To designate beforehand for whom, when or where something falls.

Where else “yeada” appears

Translation note

A difficult verse. “Sees your name” can also be read “fears your name.” מַטֶּה can be “rod” (the punishment that is coming) or “tribe.”

The context