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Micah 3:10

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They build up Zion with blood, And Jerusalem with iniquity.

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Zion and Jerusalem refer to Judah’s capital, centered on the hill where the temple stood and often used interchangeably for the city and its covenant identity. Micah condemns its rulers for building and enriching this sacred center through bloodshed and injustice, despite its privileged place in God’s purposes.

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Micah 3:10 mentions Jerusalem, Mount Zion and Zion.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Mount Zion · Eman
Zion · Godot13

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