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mic.6.7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams…

“mic.6.7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?† mic.6.8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly…” quote by Matthew Henry
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““mic.6.7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?† mic.6.8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?†””

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage questions whether material offerings please the divine, emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and loving conduct as true requirements.

In simple terms: God values justice, mercy, humility over material gifts.

Key Takeaway

Practice justice, mercy, humility.

Themes

faith ethics spirituality

Mood

reverent thoughtful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • worship
  • daily interactions
  • community service

Key Concepts

divine expectations moral conduct

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you embody mercy daily?
  • What does humility look like in your actions?
A Different Perspective

May be interpreted literally by some.

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