Definition

Proper noun: * Book of Micah: A book in the Old Testament of the Bible, containing the prophecies attributed to the prophet Micah. It is known for its messages of judgment against social injustice and idolatry, its prophecies of the future destruction of Jerusalem, and its promises of future restoration and hope, including a famous prophecy about the Messiah's birthplace.

Usage

• The Book of Micah is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
• Scholars often study the Book of Micah for its powerful themes of justice, mercy, and humility.
• The prophecy in the Book of Micah about Bethlehem is cited in the New Testament.

Advanced Usage

• "Micah": Often used alone to refer to the book. For example, "The passage is found in Micah, chapter 6."
• "The prophecy of Micah": A common phrase referring to the content of the book.

Variants and Related Words

• Micah: The shorter, more common name for the book and the prophet.
• Minor Prophets: The collective name for the twelve shorter prophetic books, including Micah.

Synonyms

• Micah (when referring to the biblical book).
• The Prophecy of Micah.

Related Phrases

• "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good...": A famous verse (Micah 6:8) from the Book of Micah.
• "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah...": A key messianic prophecy (Micah 5:2) from the Book of Micah.

Noun

1. an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Micah foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem