What does Micah 5:13 mean?

Micah 5:13 highlights themes such as idolatry, purification, worship when read in context.

How should I apply Micah 5:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.

11And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds:

12And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:

13Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.

14And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.

15And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.

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Isaiah 2:18
Isaiah speaks of the destruction of idols, similar to Micah's message.
Ezekiel 14:6
Ezekiel calls for the people to turn from their idols.
1 John 5:21
John warns believers to keep themselves from idols.