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Micah 2:4 · KJV

"In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
3Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil.
4In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.
5Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the congregation of the LORD.
6Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of loss or injustice?

2

What does it mean for you to feel spoiled or deprived?

3

When have you experienced a significant change in your life?

Life Application

justice

Consider how you can advocate for those who are marginalized in your community.

community

Reflect on ways to support those who have lost their homes or security.

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