Micah 6:5 Meaning and Explanation
“O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →God recalls how He turned Balak's hired curse into blessing, that His people might know His righteousness.
What Does Micah 6:5 Mean?
The Lord recalls another mercy: when Balak of Moab hired Balaam to curse Israel, God turned the intended curse into blessing. From Shittim to Gilgal, He guarded and provided. He recounts it so they may know the righteousness, the saving faithfulness, of the Lord.
Even threats meant for harm were turned to good by God's hand. This is a God who works behind the scenes for His people's welfare, often when they do not even know it. To remember such providences is to learn His righteousness, the steady, saving goodness that has watched over His people at every turn and watches over them still.
Micah 6:5 in the Original Language
tsedaqah (צְדָקָה), 'righteousness' -- God's saving faithfulness, His right dealing on behalf of His people.
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What does Micah 6:5 mean?
God recalls how He turned Balak's hired curse into blessing, that His people might know His righteousness.